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Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel
This panel explores the multifaceted relationship between media representations, crime narratives, and societal perceptions of crime and violence. Collectively, these papers underscore the power of media in shaping public perceptions of crime, law enforcement, and marginalized communities. By dissecting these narratives, the panel aims to provoke critical reflection on the societal implications of media representations and advocate for more accurate and nuanced storytelling in crime-related content.
The Portrayal of Police in American Nightmare (2024) and Unbelievable (2019): Victim-blaming, Tunnel Vision, and the “Hero Woman Officer” - Danielle Slakoff, California State University, Sacramento; Karime Montano Ayon, California State University, Sacramento
Hate Crimes in the Media: A Directed Qualitative Content Analysis of McDevitt et al.’s (2002) Four Motivations/Typologies - Stacie Merken, Indiana University South Bend; Arram Wasfi Almanaseer, Indiana University South Bend
No Risk to the Public - Media Framing of Intimate-Partner Violence - Eden Hoffer, Western University
Portrayals of Native and Indigenous Police on Television: Stereotypes or Attempts at Authenticity? - Sarah F. Fischer, Marymount University
“As long as I live, no reporter will be unemployed”: Race, Rap, and the Gang Violence Crisis in Swedish Media Discourses - Jasmine Kelekay, Howard University