Whitney Phillips

Whitney Phillips is a professor at the University of Oregon known for her research on true crime, media studies, and the impact of digital culture on public perceptions of trauma and abuse. Her work often explores how narratives surrounding high-profile criminal cases, such as that of the Menendez brothers, are shaped by societal attitudes and the evolving understanding of issues like sexual abuse. In the context of the Menendez brothers, Phillips has commented on the cultural shift that allows for greater empathy towards victims of abuse, particularly male victims, in the wake of movements like MeToo.