
Sarah Banet-Weiser and Kathryn C. Higgins, "Believability: Sexual Violence, Media, and the Politics of Doubt" (Polity Press, 2023)
New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies
Exploring Believability and Doubt in Media Portrayals of Sexual Violence
The chapter delves into the complexities of doubt and believability surrounding cases of sexual violence in media representations, utilizing examples from TV shows like 'Unbelievable' and 'I May Destroy You'. Discussions focus on the challenges faced by survivors, the influence of societal biases, and the impact of digital storytelling on perceptions of assault cases. It analyzes the intersection of sexual violence, media coverage, and the economy of believability to reveal how certain victim narratives are privileged over others.
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