Feminism, Media, and the Law Book

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 issue for feminism. This fascinating collection brings together both original and published articles to explore how the media represents and contructs gender, law, and feminism. The contributors--including Deborah Rhode, Patricia Williams, and Martha Fineman--begin with a section on portrayals of feminism in the media, giving historical background on the media's treatment of women's legal issues and feminist movements. The collection proceeds with sections on feminism, law, and popular culture; essentializing gender; and media images of violence. Including provocative looks at such enduringly interesting issues as hate radio, Anita Hill, popular women's magazines, and the portrayal of women in film and television, Feminism, Media, and the Law will be must reading for anyone interested in feminist issues.Read More