FILMS AND RAPE

Regarding sexual bias and exploitation, Turan’s observation that only women are singled out for this type of onscreen treatment is crucial.

The old ‘60s refrain that “if you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem” applies here. Why aren’t women conscious of this phenomenon? Why do they passively attend such films with their significant others--without protest? As long as women ignore the disempowering impact of contributing to the box-office gross of these films, Hollywood will continue to serve up still more appalling fare--for each must aim for greater shock value than the last.

JANE BROCKMAN

Santa Monica