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Asking For It: Rape Myths, Satire, And Feminist Lacunae, Viveca S. Greene, Amber Day
Asking For It: Rape Myths, Satire, And Feminist Lacunae, Viveca S. Greene, Amber Day
English and Cultural Studies Journal Articles
Although the outpouring of discussion about sexual violence following the allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein caught many by surprise, the topic has been brewing as a cultural battleground for decades, particularly in the world of comedy. Today there are more high-profile female performers than ever before, bringing new perspectives to mainstream audiences and a heightened interest in exposing rape culture. Concurrently, rape culture has become a flash point for conservatives, leading to vitriolic online attacks. Just as rape jokes are constitutive of rape culture, we contend that satire that addresses dimensions of that culture is vital to challenging it. …