Surprise, He's Innocent: The Character Trope of the Wrongfully Accused White Man in the #MeToo Era
Published online on July 06, 2026
Abstract
Violence Against Women, Ahead of Print.
In 2021, Netflix releasedClickbaitandThe Guilty, which both feature white men who are wrongfully accused of gender-based violence. The character trope of the wrongfully accused man is a staple in popular film and television but takes on a new meaning ...
In 2021, Netflix releasedClickbaitandThe Guilty, which both feature white men who are wrongfully accused of gender-based violence. The character trope of the wrongfully accused man is a staple in popular film and television but takes on a new meaning ...