Researching Audiovisual Representations of Criminal Law

A Gender Perspective

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https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v17.6127

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Gender, Social Representations, Women, Criminial Law, Professional Roles, Audiovisual Media, Scientific Production

Abstract

The article analyzes the scientific production on the representation of professional gender roles in Criminal Law through audiovisual media, highlighting the persistence of stereotypes. Despite some progress, women in these roles are often minimized, hypersexualized, or portrayed as exceptional figures with sacrificed personal lives. Through the analysis of a sample of 140 studies from Web of Science, patterns reinforcing victimization are identified. The study concludes that these biases influence the credibility and authority of women in the legal and criminal justice fields, limiting their professional recognition and legitimacy. 

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2025-12-22

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Rodríguez García, Y. B., Venet Gutiérrez, J., & Carmenate González, M. (2025). Researching Audiovisual Representations of Criminal Law: A Gender Perspective. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review Revista Internacional De Cultura Visual, 17(8), 283–294. https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v17.6127

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Vol. 17 No. 8 (2025)

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