When no means yes

Cites comments made by political scientist Stephanie Greco Larson of George Washington University. Her assertion that daytime TV dramas, such as the perennially popular 'All My Children,' subtly undermine the ability of women to reject sexual advances. Male stars who use forceful kisses to silence women who are voicing reluctance about a relationship; Additional observations.

By PT Staff, published on May 01, 1993

Soap operas need a (old shower, Daytime TV dramas, such as the perenniallypopular All My Children, subtly undermine the ability of women to reject sexual advances. They do it by glamorizing male strong-arm tactics in romantic scenes, reports political scientist Stephanie Greco Larson, Ph.D., of George Washington University. [arson found that the soaps' male stars often use forceful kisses to silence women who are voicing reluctance about a relationship-and that their persistence is eventually rewarded. The politically incorrect message: When women say no, they really mean yes-so men should go for it.