Image-based politics, feminism and the consequences of their convergence

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The links between image-based politics and feminism were highlighted in the books 'Prime-Time Feminism,' by Bonnie J. Dow, 'Rape on Trial,' by Lisa M. Cuklanz and 'The Silicone Breast Implant Story,' by Marsha L. Vanderford and David H. Smith. Dow analyzed the structuring of feminism from the 1960s to the 1980s and its depiction by mass media. Cuklanz, on the other hand, examines whether feminist views on rape had been incorporated in media representations of the crime. Vanderford and Smith tackles communication issues on medical controversies such as complications from breast implants.

Television broadcasting, Political aspects, Mass media, Breast implants, Feminism, Communication in medicine, Medical communication

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The masculine ideal: rape on prime-time television, 1976-1978

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Television programs aired on prime time slots from 1976 and 1978 which had plots revolving around rape reinforced male patriarchal relations with women. The male lead roles portrayed men as providers of emotional support to the victims, as well as visible and vocal advocates for regulations that would protect and give the victims justice. However, the focus of the programs were usually on the detective/cop protagonists and rarely on the victims. Also, the rape cases depicted were never hinted to have been fabricated. In real life, rape cases are usually treated suspiciously.

Portrayals, Men, Detectives, Rape victims, Detective and mystery television programs, Detective television programs, Television mysteries

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Fact, fiction, presentation, representation

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Real-life legal discourses on rape raises complex issues on the use of language. In the book 'Rape on Trial,' three high-profile rape cases were examined for mass media transmission of feminist conceptions concerning rape. The book assumes that the discourse on rape followed other types of trial discourse wherein elements of the language were focus on, deleted, altered or provided with more details. For instance, the terminology 'real-life case' indicates that something real happened before the discourse, the exact nature of which the observers will never know for sure.

Usage, Criticism and interpretation, Terminology, Discourse analysis, Rape on Trial (Book)

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