Sex Scandals in American Politics
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Sex Scandals in American Politics

A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Construction and Aftermath of Contemporary Political Sex Scandals

  1. 200 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Sex Scandals in American Politics

A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Construction and Aftermath of Contemporary Political Sex Scandals

About this book

From the misbehavior of President Clinton to Governor Mark Sanford's Argentinean tryst, sex scandals have become a prominent feature of American public life. This unique collection of essays explains why politicians elected for their leadership and promises of ethical behavior risk their career, and the socio-political consequences of their actions. It argues that political sex scandals are distinct from other types of sex scandals because the nature of elected office is very different from "civilian" life. The construction, disgrace, and aftermath of political sex scandals are examined from different academic angles, including the politics of place, human communication, political psychology, media, sociology, feminism, and criminology. The essays delve into the role of culture and geography on the political outcome of a scandal, the rhetoric of apologia, the psychology of risk, trends and patterns in media coverage, the impact on different organized interests, legal ramifications, and how different countries view political sex scandal.This accessible work will engage anyone studying American politics, political behavior, political communication as well as sociological issues and the role of the media.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Chapter One Introduction
  4. Chapter Two Game Changer: The Clinton Scandal and American Sexuality
  5. Chapter Three The Psychology of Risky Sexual Behavior: Why Politicians Expose Themselves
  6. Chapter Four A Framework for Understanding: Sex Scandals in Comparison
  7. Chapter Five Th e Politics, Geography, and Constituencies of Political Sex Scandals
  8. Chapter Six Men, Mistresses, and Media Framing: Examining Political Sex Scandals
  9. Chapter Seven Love Means Sometimes Having to Say You’re Sorry
  10. Chapter Eight It May Be Wrong, But It Is Not a Crime: The Negligible Legal Consequences for the Amoral Sexual Activity of Men in Public Office
  11. Chapter Nine Hedging the Bet: Constitutional Qualifications for National Public Office
  12. Index