Citation

Beddows A. J. Gender Based Viol. 2019; 3(1): 129-141.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, Publisher Policy Press)

DOI

10.1332/239868019X15507504464751

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Media depictions of gendered violence often fall in line with negative stereotypes and rape myths. These depictions may influence public understandings of gendered violence and affect societal responses to victims and rape. However, media products such as crime drama can also raise awareness of these issues and be meaningful for victims of violence. The recent Netflix crime drama Mindhunter is analysed in light of these debates and although it presents a progressive, more realistic picture of gendered violence, it omits the voices and perspectives of women and victims.

Keywords: MEDIA; MINDHUNTER; RAPE MYTHS; VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: Email: mb0362@my.londonmet.ac.uk

Language: en