Dr. Esther Snell discusses, "Rape: Words and Emotion in Eighteenth Century Print". Dr. Snell is faculty and senior lecturer in criminology at Southhampton Solent University. This talk was included in the conference session topic titled, “Shock and Awe, Sympathy and Entertainment: Crimes, Criminals, and Punishment in the News”.

Rape: Words and Emotion in Eighteenth Century Print

This conference addresses important changes in the representation of crime, litigation, and justice in Britain over the period 1660-1850, and particularly the constitution of public opinion about justice by "performances" which touched the emotions. The principal objective is to encourage a second wave of historical studies relating to the "theatre" of justice in this period; one that builds upon earlier work by transcending the boundary between courtrooms and the public gaze and recognizing the importance of representation and performance.

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Rape: Words and Emotion in Eighteenth Century Print

Rape: Words and Emotion in Eighteenth Century Print