Do Netflix's true-crime series present a ‘seductive’ image of criminals?
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Jennifer Dumoulin ( English only)
Part-time Professor, Department of Communication & Department of English, Faculty of Arts
Professor Dumoulin's research focuses on explaining complex phenomenon using understandable concepts and elements, including media studies, health communication, law and public policy, and identity studies.
“Many of us don't get to experience the legal system in "real life", which means that we learn about how it works and who's involved in it through the media. This raises ethical implications about how the law, legal proceedings, and offenders are portrayed in news media and popular culture. These portrayals can shape our understanding of the law and the legal system and influence how we feel about offenders and victims of crime.”