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Sarah Banet-Weiser and Kathryn C. Higgins, "Believability: Sexual Violence, Media, and the Politics of Doubt" (Polity Press, 2023)
Jul 5, 2023
Delving into the complexities of believability and doubt in cases of sexual violence, the podcast explores the role of media in shaping perceptions. It discusses the impact of the Me Too movement on challenging patriarchal norms and the intersection of commodities and media representation in addressing consent and safety. The podcast also examines the problematic portrayal of sexual violence in cop shows and the challenges faced by survivors in media narratives.
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- Believability in media representations of sexual violence is unequally distributed among different groups, emphasizing the need for an intersectional lens.
- The post-truth environment amplifies doubts in narratives of sexual violence, leading to a persistent climate of doubt for survivors.
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Exploring the Concept of Believability in Media Representation of Sexual Violence
The podcast episode delves into the concept of believability in media representation of sexual violence. The hosts, Catherine Klette Higgins and Sarah Benite Wiser, discuss how women's narratives of sexual violence are gaining visibility in media productions. They highlight the paradox of women finally being believed in a moment of heightened visibility, yet facing ongoing challenges of doubt. The discussion emphasizes the intersectional lens needed to understand how believability is unequally distributed among different groups.
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