How do you think female victims of violent crime are represented in the media? How are they perceived by members of the public and the justice system?
Why has the mainstream Ripper "narrative" assumed that all five victims were prostitutes and why is this relevant?
The author has received substantial criticism from "Ripperologists" since this book was published, principally because of her suggestion that three of the five victims were not at the time of their deaths, and never were, prostitutes (example). Why do you think the book has prompted this reaction from some quarters? Do you think it is justified?
Why has the mainstream Ripper "narrative" assumed that all five victims were prostitutes and why is this relevant?
The author has received substantial criticism from "Ripperologists" since this book was published, principally because of her suggestion that three of the five victims were not at the time of their deaths, and never were, prostitutes (example). Why do you think the book has prompted this reaction from some quarters? Do you think it is justified?