In the case of the People v. Turner, Brock Turner was charged with the sexual assault and attempted rape of an unconscious 23-year old woman. Turner was depicted by the media as an “all-American swimmer,” whereas the victim of the assault was described as an “unconscious, intoxicated woman,” implying that her intoxication excused her assault (Koren, 2016). In a letter asking for leniency from the judge presiding the case, Turner's father stated that his son should not have to go to prison “for 20 minutes of action” (Franklin, 2016). Although found guilty, Brock Turner was sentenced to only six months in prison, rather than the six years prosecutors had asked for, because the judge presiding the case “believed Turner’s side of the story, that
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Studies show that there is a correlation between the acceptance of such beliefs and high proclivity to rape (Chiroro et al., 2004). Furthermore, rape myth acceptance contributes to a culture where victims of sexual assault are demoralized and blamed for their own victimization, while perpetrators are more likely to be excused (Iconis, 2008; Breines, 2012). Various forms of mass media influence rape myth acceptance. News reports of a prominent rape are the most obvious form. The way media outlets portray both perpetrator and victim will influence how society views those involved, and perhaps more importantly, how the courts will rule. This paper seeks to illustrate how other forms of media, namely pornography, television, and video games, influence rape myth …show more content…
The researchers also sought to find any relationship between long-term exposure to violent video games and rape-supportive attitudes. The researchers found no support for the assertion that exposure to violent video games increases negative attitudes towards women. However, results of the study indicate that the sexual objectification of women and violence against women in video games do increase rape myth acceptance in male participants. Rape myth acceptance did not increase in female participants (Beck et al.,
Studies show that there is a correlation between the acceptance of such beliefs and high proclivity to rape (Chiroro et al., 2004). Furthermore, rape myth acceptance contributes to a culture where victims of sexual assault are demoralized and blamed for their own victimization, while perpetrators are more likely to be excused (Iconis, 2008; Breines, 2012). Various forms of mass media influence rape myth acceptance. News reports of a prominent rape are the most obvious form. The way media outlets portray both perpetrator and victim will influence how society views those involved, and perhaps more importantly, how the courts will rule. This paper seeks to illustrate how other forms of media, namely pornography, television, and video games, influence rape myth …show more content…
The researchers also sought to find any relationship between long-term exposure to violent video games and rape-supportive attitudes. The researchers found no support for the assertion that exposure to violent video games increases negative attitudes towards women. However, results of the study indicate that the sexual objectification of women and violence against women in video games do increase rape myth acceptance in male participants. Rape myth acceptance did not increase in female participants (Beck et al.,