Women in STEM on Television - Critical Essays (Paperback)

Women remain woefully underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Negative stereotypes about women as scientists, technologists, and engineers are pervasive in our culture, as is the belief-which has been proven false in multiple studies-that women naturally have less aptitude than men in science and math. Television, one of the most pervasive forms of popular media in the United States, has the potential to affect public perception of women in STEM. While some TV series offer diverse portrayals that challenge common stereotypes, others reinforce troubling cultural biases, sometimes even as writers and producers attempt to champion women in STEM fields. The essays in this collection examine numerous popular television series, from children's programs to primetime shows, and discuss the ways in which these narratives inform cultural ideas about women in STEM.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2018
Editors:	Ashley Lynn Carlson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-6941-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Television Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4766-6941-4
Barcode:	9781476669410

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