A new collection on women in American television in the 90s
uncovers a cultural obsession with tough yet sexy heroines in
mythical pasts, the "girl power" present, and utopic futures. Xena,
Buffy, Sabrina, and a host of other characters have become
household words, as well as icons of pop culture 'feminism.' Their
popularity makes for successful programming, however, how much does
this trend truly represent a contemporary feminist breakthrough?
And what does it mean for feminism in the next few decades? Fantasy
Girls: Navigating the New Universe of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Television seeks to explore as well as challenge the power and the
promises of this recent media phenomenon. Such TV programming
offers the exciting opportunity to rethink established gender
norms, but how far is it really pushing the limits of the status
quo? Amidst the exuberant optimism of fanzines and doting fan
websites, the contributors to this volume endeavor to provide us
with a much needed critical analysis of this contemporary trend.
These essays explore the contradictions and limitations inherent in
the genre, forcing readers to take a fresh and critical look
through a variety of lenses including girl power, postfeminism,
cyborg feminism, disability politics, queer studies, and much more.
Programs covered are Babylon 5, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Disney's
Cinderella, Lois and Clark, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Sabrina
the Teenage Witch, Star Trek: Voyager, The X-Files, Third Rock from
the Sun, and Xena: Warrior Princess.
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