EP 5. The Dazzle of Violence

In this episode:- How entertainment teaches us to accept violence as normal- The "dazzle" effect: when harm is wrapped in beauty- From C-dramas to conflict minerals: the loop connecting entertainment, technology, and violence against women- The Economy of Apathy: why corporations can afford to wait out our outrage- What we can do when we finally see the patternContent Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence in media, drug-facilitated assault, exploitation in fashion/entertainment, human trafficking, and violence in the DRC.Resources mentioned: Organizations to Support:DRC/Conflict Minerals:Panzi Foundation: panzifoundation.orgENOUGH Project: enoughproject.orgGlobal Witness: globalwitness.orgAnti-Trafficking (UK):Unseen UK: unseenuk.org | Helpline: 08000 121 700The Salvation Army (UK Anti-Trafficking): salvationarmy.org.ukECPAT UK: ecpat.org.ukVAWG Support (UK):Women's Aid: womensaid.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 2000 247Rape Crisis England & Wales: rapecrisis.org.uk | Helpline: 0808 500 2222Refuge: refuge.org.ukFull UK Support Directory: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mVbCZxYHt8ItGJUymJNi_Uk9hIC9Wa6E0n0SFMIvxaM/edit?usp=sharingIf you need help:US National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888UK Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700Samaritans (UK): 116 123Listen wherever you get podcasts. Get full access to J'K Here at jkfrederick.substack.com/subscribe