Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 478-480). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Canterbury, 2009. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 193-210). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-148).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-34).

This study explored rape depictions and rape myths in the mainstream American filmindustry. Four rape myths pervade American culture. The myths argue that women "ask" for rape, "deserve" rape, lie about rape, and are not really hurt by rape. These myths place blame on the victim and absolve the rapists on any wrongdoing. Furthermore, these myths attempt to justify male sexual aggression against women.This study explored film's portrayal of the rape event, the victim, the rapist, and the depiction of specific rape myths. A content analysis of 16 American films released between 1982 and 1994 revealed 27 victims of rape. The content analysis also provided a descriptive analysis of the rape event while a feminist analysis revealed the films' underlying ideological underpinnings.The content analysis revealed that the films distort rape by consistently portraying the rapist and victim as young white, middle class men and women. Additionally, the relationship between victim and rapist was distorted as well as the legal aftermath of the rape.The feminist analysis revealed that films perpetuate rape myths more frequently than they challenge these myths. In some instances, films presented the reality of rape, particularly the environment the victim would enter. Most films, however, advanced patriarchal beliefs about rape. / Department of Journalism

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Murdoch University, 2005. / Thesis submitted to the Division of Arts. Bibliography: leaves 325-368.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2008.

Thesis (M.S.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, 2004. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Nov. 3, 2008). Includes bibliographical references and filmography.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Sydney, 2006. / Title from title screen (viewed 25 March 2008). Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print form.