Temkin, Jennifer, Gray, Jacqueline, Barrett, Jastine (2016) Different functions of rape myth use in court: findings from a trial observation study. Feminist Criminology, 13 (2). pp. 205-226. ISSN 1557-0851. E-ISSN 1557-086X. (doi:10.1177/1557085116661627) (KAR id:60173)
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557085116661627 |
Abstract
This study examines rape myth use in eight English rape trials and assesses attempts by trial participants to combat it. Trial notes, based on observations, were analyzed using thematic analysis. Rape myths were used in three identifiable ways: to distance the case from the “real rape” stereotype, to discredit the complainant, and to emphasize the aspects of the case that were consistent with rape myths. Prosecution challenges to the myths were few, and judges rarely countered the rape myths. This study provides new insights by demonstrating the ways that rape myths are utilized to manipulate jurors’ interpretations of the evidence
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1177/1557085116661627 |
Subjects: | K Law |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > Kent Law School |
Depositing User: | Sarah Slowe |
Date Deposited: | 02 Feb 2017 09:35 UTC |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 10:53 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/60173 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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