Beastly Truth: the story of George Howe
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Sensationalism and Prejudice in Early 20th Century Reporting
This chapter examines a historical legal case involving George Howe and two Chinese men accused of sexual assault against minors, highlighting the sensationalist language used by the press. It critiques the racial and gender biases in media reporting of the era, particularly through the lens of The New Zealand Truth, and underscores the societal attitudes shaped by such journalism.
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