The UTC Graduate School is pleased to announce that Emma Jackson will present Master’s research titled, Fifteen and Almost Famous: The Realities and Misperceptions of Sexual Violence in the Music Industry on 03\/09\/2023 at 10:00 AM in 540 McCallie Ave, 461. Everyone is invited to attend.
Criminal Justice
Chair: Dr. Tammy Garland
Co-Chair:
Abstract:
Prior research has explored the sexualization and objectification of women across media platforms, but very little attention has been devoted to examining the depiction of minors as sexual objects in the music industry. Given the illegality of forced sexual acts and consensual adult-juvenile sexual relationships, as well as the harmful effects, the current study utilizes a content analysis to identify popular musicians from various genres that have committed acts of sexual violence spanning from 1957-2022. Thus, this study examines incidents of sexual violence, specifically statutory rape, committed by musicians, their use of their celebrity to engage in such behaviors, and the relationship these acts of violence have with the artist\u2019s music. While scholars have drawn attention to the ability of media platforms, including music and social media, to reinforce as well as shape existing cultural attitudes and beliefs, this is an area that warrants further systematic research as the link between the art and the artist has not been thoroughly investigated. Findings as well as implications regarding the cultivation effects of musicians who commit acts of sexual violence will be discussed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The UTC Graduate School is pleased to announce that Emma Jackson will present Master’s research titled, Fifteen and Almost Famous: The Realities and Misperceptions of Sexual Violence in the Music Industry on 03\/09\/2023 at 10:00 AM in 540 McCallie Ave, 461. Everyone is invited to attend. Criminal Justice Chair: Dr. Tammy Garland Co-Chair: Abstract: Prior research has explored the sexualization and… <\/p>\n