Abstract
Media coverage often provides an incomplete or inaccurate picture of sex trafficking and its impact. This study explores how myths about sex trafficking are propagated in Israeli media and how newspapers construct this concept. A thematic analysis was conducted on 90 articles from the past decade. The findings reveal two themes: (a) forms of sex trafficking and (b) characteristics of key figures. Israeli newspaper coverage tends to conflate sex trafficking with prostitution, focus on salacious details, perpetuate sexist misunderstandings, and misrepresent common methods of trafficking. These myths lead to misunderstandings that hinder the ability to identify and respond effectively.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2423-2446 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Violence Against Women |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 8 Violence Against Women in Sports-Related Contexts |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2026 |
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Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s) 2025
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- media
- myths
- sex trafficking
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