A feminist health communication analysis of media framing of Olivia Benson/Mariska Hargitay's anti-sexual assault advocacy efforts

Abstract

In Carol M. Madere (Ed.), Celebrity media effects: The persuasive power of the stars. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, c2018.<br/ ><br/ >"This chapter seeks to provide an in-depth exploration and analysis of one of popular culture's most well-known sexual assault prevention activists and of the media frames that have the potential to mediate Hargitay's effectiveness as both an actress and as a sexual assault prevention advocate. ... [It will also] provide insight into how Hargitay's efforts have the potential to shape public health efforts and policies, as well as her larger role ni societal approaches to sexual assault violence prevention."