Celebrities against violence: case studies in speaking out
Introduction: Celebrity messages matter -- Celebrity suicides and self-directed forms of violence -- Rihanna survives intimate partner violence -- Overcoming the trauma of family violence : celebrity encounters with abusive fathers -- Bullied Disney Channel alumnae Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Zen...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
[2022]
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
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| Availability in Tübingen: | Present in Tübingen. UB: KB 21 A 1989 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Celebrity messages matter -- Celebrity suicides and self-directed forms of violence -- Rihanna survives intimate partner violence -- Overcoming the trauma of family violence : celebrity encounters with abusive fathers -- Bullied Disney Channel alumnae Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Zendaya fight back -- Jennifer Hudson and gun violence -- Home invasion and celebrities who lived to talk about it -- "No" to sexual misconduct : #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns in Hollywood -- Taboo of child sexual abuse and celebrities who refuse to remain quiet -- "Star" athletes use videos of their arrests to reveal police brutality -- A tale of two cities and the effects of community violence on celebrity natives. "Violence is more than an issue in America; it is a pandemic. Its negative impacts and corrosive character are undeniable, whether you are a victim, a bystander or professional tasked with public health and safety. Just as well, violence itself does not discriminate, affecting individuals regardless of class or social standing. Over the decades, many celebrities and well-known public figures have taken to the media to share their own experiences with violence. This book spotlights the celebrities and their loved ones who have experienced various types of violence and survived to tell their stories to the world. Whether they encountered self-harm, bullying, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, family abuse, home invasion, gun violence, or police brutality, these public figures were able to work through their trauma and share their tales of survival. Violence prevention advocates and experts increasingly recognize the influence of celebrities and work with these individuals to spread awareness. This collection of case studies aims to support this growing influence by documenting the effects of violence prevention through celebrity advocacy"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | vi, 262 Seiten Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 9781476677552 |