The "truth" will not set you free, but this book might: A review of believability: Sexual violence, media, and the politics of doubt.

  • Published In: Gender, Work & Organization, 2025, v. 32, n. 1. P. 132 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: House, Melody 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the book "Believability: Sexual violence, media, and the politics of doubt," which examines the #MeToo movement and the cultural construction of believability in cases of sexual violence. The authors critique the focus on truth and evidence in legal discourses, advocating for a shift towards cultural negotiations over power. The book explores how believability is constructed, commodified, competitive, and conditional, highlighting the unequal distribution of resources based on cultural position and identity. It also addresses the impact of social media on narratives of sexual violence and the role of subjectivity in determining believability. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Gender, Work & Organization. 2025/01, Vol. 32, Issue 1, p132
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0968-6673
  • DOI:10.1111/gwao.13143
  • Accession Number:181481427
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