Gendered Representations of Crime in the Media

Abstract

Mass media is the most popular form of getting information; as such, it holds a lot of power in creating and maintaining social norms. This presentation will take a deeper look at how the media represented crime and gender, creating gender stereotypes around criminals and victims. To accomplish this, the researchers have looked at studies on how media controls how society sees social issues, how media constructs gender norms, and how media assigns specific gender standards regarding crime. This presentation will discuss how media representation reflects and reinforces stereotypes about gender in crime, such as victim blaming and male representation in crime by the media.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Gulayets