By Caren Holmes MCASA Program Intern
The high-profile trial and sentencing of the “Stanford Swimmer” rapist, Brock Turner, has ignited a firestorm of commentary about sexual violence, rape culture, and media portrayals of perpetrators. As a result of the controversial and lenient sentence Turner received and the courageous statement of the survivor in the case, there has been an unprecedented level of media coverage and dialogue nationally about these issues. The case has far-reaching social and legal implications, which are continuing to be explored by authors globally. The media coverage of this case has included a variety of angles, and includes coverage in: