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Book Synopsis: Difficult Women on Television Drama analyses select case studies from international TV dramas to examine the unresolved feminist issues they raise or address: equal labor force participation, the demand for sexual pleasure and freedom, opposition to sexual and domestic violence, and the need for intersectional approaches. Drawing on examples from The Killing, Orange is the New Black, Big Little Lies, Wentworth, Outlander, Westworld, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, Vida, and other television dramas with a focus on complex female characters, this book illustrates how female creative control in key production roles (direct authorship) together with industrial imperatives and a conducive cultural context (indirect authorship) are necessary to produce feminist texts. Placed within the larger context of a rise in feminist activism and political participation by women; the growing embrace of a feminist identity; and the ascendance of post-feminism, this book reconsiders the unfinished nature of feminist struggle(s) and suggests the need for a broader sweep of economic change. This book is a must-read for scholars of media and communication studies; television and film studies; cultural studies; American studies; sociology of gender and sexualities; women and gender studies; and international film, media and cinema studies.
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Are you tired of watching the same old TV dramas that perpetuate tired stereotypes and fail to address important feminist issues? Look no further than "Difficult Women on Television Drama"! This groundbreaking book delves into the unresolved feminist issues raised by international TV dramas, such as equal labor force participation, sexual freedom, opposition to violence, and the need for intersectional approaches. With examples from popular shows like The Killing, Orange is the New Black, and Big Little Lies, this book offers a fresh perspective on complex female characters.
What sets "Difficult Women on Television Drama" apart is its focus on female creative control and authorship in key production roles. By examining the influence of female voices and perspectives in the making of these TV dramas, the book highlights the importance of feminist storytelling. It's a timely reminder that feminist struggles are far from over and that a broader economic change is needed to achieve true equality.
Whether you're a scholar in media and communication studies, a fan of TV dramas, or simply interested in exploring feminist narratives, "Difficult Women on Television Drama" is a must-read. Get your hands on this thought-provoking book and join the conversation about feminism in the media. You won't be disappointed!
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