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Virgin or vamp by Helen Benedict. Publication date Topics Mass media -- United States -- Objectivity., Press -- United States -- Public opinion., Public opinion -- United States., Sex crimes in the press -- United States. Publisher Oxford University Press, USA; 1St Edition editionUser Interaction Count: Virgin or Vamp by Helen Benedict and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at www.doorway.ru The overriding consideration she detects is the perpetuation of the myth of the rape victim as either ``virgin or vamp,'' a variation on the familiar ``madonna/whore'' dichotomy. To illustrate, Benedict chooses the Rideout case of marital rape; the New Bedford, Mass., gang rape that was the basis of the film The Accused; the murder of Jennifer Levin in the so-called ``Preppie Murder Case''; and the ``Central .

Virgin or Vamp - How the Press Covers Sex Crimes, by Helen Benedict (Oxford, pages, $25). A careful look at a tricky issue, with some specific recommendations addressed to the press. Benedict, a Columbia University professor, takes the press to task for such things as sexist language and stereotyping and makes a thoughtful argument against. VIRGIN OR VAMP How the Press Covers Sex Crimes. By Helen Benedict. pp. New York: Oxford University Press. DON'T take the title of this book at face value. While "Virgin or Vamp: How the Press. Virgin Or Vamp.: Helen Benedict. Oxford University Press, - Mathematics - pages. 1 Review. In the last few years, the national press has lavished coverage on several major sex-related scandals: the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings, the William Kennedy Smith rape trial, and the Mike Tyson case. With each event came lurid stories.

In Virgin or Vamp Benedict examines the press's treatment of four notorious sex crimes from the past decade--the Rideout marital rape trial in Oregon, the Big Dan's pool table gang rape in Massachusetts, the "Preppy Murder" in New York City, and the Central Park jogger case--and shows how. Virgin or Vamp by Helen Benedict, ISBN , Compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Find the lowest price. Such extreme coverage, argues Helen Benedict, perpetuates myths that are harmful to victims of these crimes (and sometimes to the accused).In Virgin or Vamp Benedict examines the press's treatment of four notorious sex crimes from the past decade--the Rideout marital rape trial in Oregon, the Big Dan's pool table gang rape in Massachusetts, the.