Feminism, Media, and the Law [Paperback]

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 Lawis required reading for anyone interested in feminism and its relationship to the media.

PART I: Portrayals of Feminism in the Media
1. Introduction,Donna E. Young
2. Media Images/Feminist Issues,Deborah L. Rhode
3. Hate Radio: Why we Need to Tune in to Limbaugh and Stern,Patricia J. Williams
4. The Matking of a Quota Queen : News Media and the Bias of Objectivity,Laurel Leff
5. The RealRealAnita Hill, or the Making of a Backlash Bestseller,Mary Coombs
6. Fear of Feminism: Media Stories of Feminist Victims and Victims of Feminism on College Campuses,Martha T. McCluskey
7. Glamour Law: Feminism through the Looking Glass of Popular Women's Magazines,Julia E. Hanigsberg
PART II: Feminism, Law, and Popular Culture
8. Introduction,Susan Bisom-Rapp
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