About the book
Honorable Mention, 2003 Myers Outstanding Book Award presented by The Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America
Through an analysis of television images of rape, this book makes important contributions to theories of the public sphere as well as feminist theories of rape. It shows how issues pertaining to race and gender are integrated in television discussions of rape, and how ideas of race, stereotypes of black (male and female) sexuality, and the perceived threat of miscegenation continue to shape contemporary attitudes toward sexual violence.
Editions of Color of Rape
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791451335
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791451342
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791489826
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Honorable Mention, 2003 Myers Outstanding Book Award presented by The Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America
Through an analysis of television images of rape, this book makes important contributions to theories of the public sphere as well as feminist theories of rape. It shows how issues pertaining to race and gender are integrated in television discussions of rape, and how ideas of race, stereotypes of black (male and female) sexuality, and the perceived threat of miscegenation continue to shape contemporary attitudes toward sexual violence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Color of Rape about?
Honorable Mention, 2003 Myers Outstanding Book Award presented by The Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America
Through an analysis of television images of rape, this book makes important contributions to theories of the public sphere as well as feminist theories of rape. It shows how issues pertaining to race and gender are integrated in television discussions of rape, and how ideas of race, stereotypes of black (male and female) sexuality, and the perceived threat of miscegenation continue to shape contemporary attitudes toward sexual violence.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Color of Rape?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups
Where can I read a sample of Color of Rape?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791451335
How long is Color of Rape and how many pages does it have?
Color of Rape has 277 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Color of Rape?
Sujata Moorti
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Color of Rape is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791451335) and paperback(ISBN 9780791451342) and pdf(ISBN 9780791489826)
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