The Harms of Crime Media

Essays on the Perpetuation of Racism, Sexism and Class Stereotypes

• Author(s): Denise L. Bissler, Joan L. Conners,
• Publisher: McFarland
• Pages: 262
• ISBN_10: 0786491353
  ISBN_13: 9780786491353
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Performing Arts / Television / General , Social Science / Criminology , Language Arts & Disciplines / Journalism , Social Science / General ,

Description:...

A scan of today's television programming reveals numerous media stories, factual and fictional, featuring some aspect of crime. These depictions can stray far from reality, with the effect of creating and reinforcing distorted impressions. This collection offers a sociological analysis of race, class, and gender stereotypes within crime media. Essays discuss particular examples of inequalities and stereotypes, consider the implications of such portrayals, and demonstrate how they influence the public's expectations and beliefs about real-world crime.