Feminism, Media, and the Law

By: Martha A. Fineman (Editor), Martha T. McCluskey (Editor)

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Paperback | 1 October 1997

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The growing presence of women in the legal profession and the prominence of law as a site of feminist social change make the complex interrelationship between the media, feminism, and the law a critical concern across disciplines. Drawing on legal theory, cultural studies, journalism, political science, sociology, and communications, this book presents a collection of essays that explore how the media represents and constructs gender, law, and feminism. Arranged thematically, these twenty-three articles are the work of distinguished academics and activists.

The collection begins with a section on "Portrayals of Feminism in the Media", which provides historical background on the media's treatment of feminist issues. The anthology proceeds with sections entitled "Feminism, Law, and Popular Culture"; "Essentializing Gender"; and "Media Images of Violence". Giving fresh and provocative treatments to such complex and topical subjects as hate radio, Anita Hill, popular women's magazines, and the portrayal of women in film and television, Feminism, Media, and the Law is required reading for anyone interested in feminism and its relationship to the media.

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"This is, indeed a rich work authored by experts in the field and undoubtedly will be eagerly embraced by all who have an academic concern with gender studies."--Women Lawyers Journal "This is, indeed a rich work authored by experts in the field and undoubtedly will be eagerly embraced by all who have an academic concern with gender studies."--Women Lawyers Journal

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