MissingWhiteWomanSyndrome

'No one is looking for us': Why we don't know about Arianna Fitts but we know Gabby Petito

The disappearance of Gabby Petito during a cross-country camping trip has sent shockwaves through the mainstream media community. The white 22-year-old woman’s disappearance earned repeated coverage …

Tue Sep 28, 2021

Gabby Petito died in the same place 700 Native women went missing. Why aren't we looking for them?

The tragic case of travel blogger Gabrielle (Gabby) Petito has shed light on a number of issues. As her disappearance and presumed death drew massive media attention, advocates noticed the difference …

Fri Sep 24, 2021

Missing woman draws national concern and nonstop media coverage, so you know she's white

The disappearance and presumed death of travel blogger Gabby Petito as she road-tripped with her fiance has drawn massive attention—and with it, provided a glaring example of the disparities between …

Tue Sep 21, 2021