This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.
This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.
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Pink Think: Becoming a Woman in Many Uneasy Lessons
Examines the social history of marketing by advertisers and advice experts to shape women’s behavior and self-image to a mythical standard of the feminine from the 1940s to 1970s. 224-page book
Working with the Media: A Toolkit for Service Providers
Designed to encourage discussion between service providers and journalists regarding the public discussion on sexual assault. Toolkit available in web-based format as a PDF document.
Critique of popular culture’s portrayal of alcohol and risky behaviors by Jackson Katz & Jean Kilbourne. An exploration of the college party scene and the influence of seductive media are used to reveal the appeal of alcohol to young people. 45-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.
The News Media’s Coverage of Crime and Victimization
Investigates media coverage of crime, revictimization, and strategies to reduce the harm. 26-minute video available in VHS format or as a YouTube internet video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sZGN4-tmzU
Wrestling with Manhood: Boys, Bullying & Battering
A critique of professional wrestling mania and images of masculinity as linked with homophobia, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. These media come with a viewer discretion warning regarding physical and sexual violence and profanity. 60-minute DVD
Teaches children and adults how to use the internet effectively and safely. Curriculum divided in to 4 parts: 1) Click on safety (grades 4-6), 2) Techknowledgey (grades 7-8), 3) Parent’s program, 4) Teacher’s Program.
Discusses misogyny and sexism in various media from commercials to music in America and the impact on both males & females. 54-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations.
Interviews with famous rappers in which topics of sexism, masculinity, and cultural influence is discussed. 60-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations. Preview available at http://www.bhurt.com/beyondBeatsAndRhymes.php
Explores media’s portrayal of women and its harmful impact on our culture and society (e.g., gender violence). 45-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations.
Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity (unabridged)
Introduces a media literacy tool to students to examine media and culture influences on gender identities, especially masculinity. 82-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations.
Focuses on how media influences culture, body image, and behavior based on stories told by teens who consider themselves straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning.