Reporting on Sexual Violence in the #MeToo Era

The edited collection explores the role of journalism in reviving and reporting on sexual violence in the #MeToo related,hashtag era, offering solutions to common issues and inadequacies in media coverage. It connects established and emerging journalism practices to changing discourses about sexual violence and is an important reading for students and scholars of journalism, gender studies, media studies, communication studies, culture studies, and sociology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection delves into the profound impact of journalism in revitalizing and shedding light on the issue of sexual violence during the #MeToo movement. Comprising 15 esteemed journalism scholars from diverse corners of the globe, this book explores and presents innovative solutions to the prevalent challenges and inadequacies in media coverage of sexual violence. Spanning three comprehensive sections, Part I acknowledges the crucial role of journalism in exposing social injustices and highlights the need for addressing research gaps in reporting on sexual violence. Part II employs cutting-edge research rooted in an intersectional lens to amplify the voices that have been marginalized in mainstream media coverage. Part III explores the potential of advocacy, campaign, and solutions journalism in providing ethical frameworks for reporting on the pervasive shadow epidemic of sexual violence in the COVID-normal times.

By seamlessly connecting established and emerging journalism practices to evolving discourses surrounding sexual violence, this timely and indispensable work establishes a vital connection between academia and the media. It serves as a crucial resource for students and scholars engaged in journalism, gender studies, media studies, communication studies, culture studies, and sociology, offering valuable insights and perspectives on this critical societal issue.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032115511