{"product_id":"the-forgotten-victims-of-sexual-violence-in-film-television-and-new-media-turning-to-the-margins-9783030959340","title":"The Forgotten Victims of Sexual Violence in Film, Television and New Media: Turning to the Margins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis edited collection explores representations of sexual violence and rape in films, television shows, and digital media in the context of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, focusing on women and texts at the margins of mainstream cultures. It examines the dominant narrative of the thin, cisgender, heterosexual white female victim and the impact of social and cultural conversations around race and gender on depictions of sexual violence in media. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 248 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, this edited collection delves into a comprehensive examination of sexual violence and rape representations across films, television shows, and digital media. Drawing from a diverse range of disciplines such as sociology, gender studies, cultural studies, media studies, and Black feminist studies, the chapters explore the marginalized perspectives of women and texts in mainstream cultures' depictions of sexual violence. The editors and contributors analyze the prevailing narrative of the thin, cisgender, heterosexual white female victim, while also examining how social and cultural conversations around race and gender shape and are shaped by media representations of sexual violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book holds significant value for scholars and students in sociology, gender studies, and media studies, particularly those who are passionate about exploring the intricate intersections of race and gender. Chapter 1 is made freely accessible to the public under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing for widespread dissemination and engagement with the critical insights presented within.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy examining the complex representations of sexual violence and rape in the media, this collection contributes to a deeper understanding of the societal implications and challenges associated with these issues. It sheds light on the ways in which media shapes perceptions, perpetuates stereotypes, and contributes to the ongoing struggle for gender equality and justice. Through its interdisciplinary approach, this book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics between media, culture, and social movements, and serves as a catalyst for further discussions and research in this critical area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 467g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030959340\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102984139002,"sku":"9783030959340","price":74.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1653065071199_book.jpg?v=1653246545","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-forgotten-victims-of-sexual-violence-in-film-television-and-new-media-turning-to-the-margins-9783030959340","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}