Title
The Social Construction of Serial Murder Victims: A Multivariate Level Analysis
Publication Date
3-21-2012
Document Type
Book Chapter
Abstract
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.
Publication Title
The Harms of Crime Media: Essays on the Perpetuation of Racism, Sexism and Class Stereotypes
First Page
38
Last Page
53
Recommended Citation
Eliasson-Nannini, J. M., & Sommerlad-Rogers, D. (2012). The Social Construction of Serial Murder Victims: A Multivariate Level Analysis. In D. L. Bissler & J. L. Conners (Eds.), The Harms of Crime Media: Essays on the Perpetuation of Racism, Sexism and Class Stereotypes (pp. 38Ã53). Jefferson, N.C: McFarland & Company, Inc.
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