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Table of Contents
Chapter One. Gendered Crime Myths. Why Gender Matters
Gendered Safety Beliefs
Crime Myths
The Stranger Danger Myth
Mythical Beliefs And Stranger-Induced Crimes
The White Woman Crime Victim Myth
Projecting Racialized Images
The Victim Centered Crime Prevention Myth
Conclusion
Chapter Two. Learning Myths. Learning From Loved Ones
Parents
Do Parenting Styles Influence Fear Of Crime Socialization?
Mothers And Fathers
Learning From Mothers As Adults
What About Fathers?
Growing Up Black
Learning From Authority Figures At School
Educational Programming Safety Campaigns
Enhanced Security Measures
Safety Drills
Learning From Strangers- The Media
Do Different Media Sources Give Other Messages?
News Stories
Fictional Crime Dramas And Reality Crime Shows
Chapter 3. Living Out Crime Myths. Action-Based Precautionary Behaviors
Guns
Mace/Pepper Spray
Self-Defense Courses
Home Security Systems
Avoidance-Oriented Crime Prevention Strategies
Avoiding Places
Changing Routine Activities
Avoidance Privilege
Adaptation
Self-Talk Or The Inner-Voice
Male Romantic Partners As Escorts
The Buddy System
Adapting Through Resistance
Consequences
Chapter Four. Raising Gen Z Children With Gen X Safety Values. Instilling Safety Values
Using Safety Lessons From The Past
Remembering The Past Nostalgically
Teaching Fear With An Eye To The Future
The New Age Boogieman
Combatting The New Boogieman
The Devil You Know
Cyber-Bullying
The Unknown School Shooter
Chapter 5. What Kids Hear And What Kids Fear. What Kids Hear Parents Say
Translating What Kids Hear From Parents To What Kids Fear
Kids At School
School Shooting Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Other Things Learned From Kids
What Makes Kids Feel Safer
Disguising Fear And Teaching Others
Kids Teaching Other Kids
Conclusion
Chapter Six. How To Teach Fear Better. What Society Can Do
The Criminal Justice System
The Media
Schools
What We Can Do
White Women
Parents
Flip The Script
Let Go Of Bubble Wrap, Especially For Daughters
Have Accurate (But Difficult) Conversations About Crime
Teach Kids To Take Care Of Each Other
Recognize How Kids Are Different Today
Conclusions
Appendix: Research Studies.
Gendered Safety Beliefs
Crime Myths
The Stranger Danger Myth
Mythical Beliefs And Stranger-Induced Crimes
The White Woman Crime Victim Myth
Projecting Racialized Images
The Victim Centered Crime Prevention Myth
Conclusion
Chapter Two. Learning Myths. Learning From Loved Ones
Parents
Do Parenting Styles Influence Fear Of Crime Socialization?
Mothers And Fathers
Learning From Mothers As Adults
What About Fathers?
Growing Up Black
Learning From Authority Figures At School
Educational Programming Safety Campaigns
Enhanced Security Measures
Safety Drills
Learning From Strangers- The Media
Do Different Media Sources Give Other Messages?
News Stories
Fictional Crime Dramas And Reality Crime Shows
Chapter 3. Living Out Crime Myths. Action-Based Precautionary Behaviors
Guns
Mace/Pepper Spray
Self-Defense Courses
Home Security Systems
Avoidance-Oriented Crime Prevention Strategies
Avoiding Places
Changing Routine Activities
Avoidance Privilege
Adaptation
Self-Talk Or The Inner-Voice
Male Romantic Partners As Escorts
The Buddy System
Adapting Through Resistance
Consequences
Chapter Four. Raising Gen Z Children With Gen X Safety Values. Instilling Safety Values
Using Safety Lessons From The Past
Remembering The Past Nostalgically
Teaching Fear With An Eye To The Future
The New Age Boogieman
Combatting The New Boogieman
The Devil You Know
Cyber-Bullying
The Unknown School Shooter
Chapter 5. What Kids Hear And What Kids Fear. What Kids Hear Parents Say
Translating What Kids Hear From Parents To What Kids Fear
Kids At School
School Shooting Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Other Things Learned From Kids
What Makes Kids Feel Safer
Disguising Fear And Teaching Others
Kids Teaching Other Kids
Conclusion
Chapter Six. How To Teach Fear Better. What Society Can Do
The Criminal Justice System
The Media
Schools
What We Can Do
White Women
Parents
Flip The Script
Let Go Of Bubble Wrap, Especially For Daughters
Have Accurate (But Difficult) Conversations About Crime
Teach Kids To Take Care Of Each Other
Recognize How Kids Are Different Today
Conclusions
Appendix: Research Studies.