1. Domestic Violence, Women, and the Media
Women are often depicted as victims of violence or as sexual objects, and researchers have found that these media portrayals may influence how women are viewed and treated in society. ... Research examining onscreen violence toward women finds that emotional desensitization can occur after viewing as few as two films with sexually degrading and violent themes. ... (Los Angeles Times Poll) "Slasher" films further distort reality by sending out the message that sexual violence is normal or acceptable. ... (Anderson, 2001) As computers and Internet access become widespread, real-world crimes of ...
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