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MTV and Teen Pregnancy - Critical Essays on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom (Paperback)
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MTV and Teen Pregnancy - Critical Essays on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom (Paperback)
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In 2009, 16 and Pregnant premiered on MTV, closely followed by the
spinoffs Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2. Because of their controversial
portrayals of teenage mothers, the shows have received ongoing
media attention. While some argue that the programs could play a
factor in reducing the number of teen pregnancies, others claim the
shows exploit young women and glamorize their situations. Among
these debates, there have been surprisingly few in-depth discourses
that discuss the roles such shows have on teenage audiences. In MTV
and Teen Pregnancy: Critical Essays on 16 and Pregnant and Teen
Mom, contributors from a variety of backgrounds and expertise offer
potent essays about these programs. Divided into four parts, the
book tackles the controversial representations of teen pregnancy
from various disciplines. Part I explores gendered social norms and
the shows' roles as either educational resources or idealized
depictions of teenage motherhood. Part II prompts readers to
consider the intersections of race, class, gender, and the social
and cultural power structures often glossed over in these programs.
Part III focuses on teenage fathers, the portrayal of masculinity,
and "good" vs. "bad" parents. Part IV draws from TVs
representations of reality to discuss the impact of these shows on
the viewing audience. This section includes a narrative from a teen
mother who argues that the shows do not accurately reflect the life
she leads. As the debates about 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom
continue, this collection provides a valuable critical discourse to
be used both inside and outside the classroom. Those engaged in
courses on gender and women's studies, as well as media studies,
social work, and family and childhood development, will find MTV
and Teen Pregnancy especially insightful-as will those involved in
community outreach programs, not to mention teens and young mothers
themselves.
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