Fourth Wave Feminism in Science Fiction and Fantasy Volume 2 - Essays on Intersectionality and Power on Television, 2013-2019 (Paperback)

Television is entering a unique era, in which women and minorities no longer serve under white captains but take the lead--and all the other roles as well. In a brilliant new universe where the intersectional values of fourth wave feminism are becoming more widespread, fantasy and science fiction are leading the charge. Shows from Star Wars to Doctor Who are rewriting their traditional storylines to include more well-rounded and racially diverse female characters. Steven Universe, DC Legends of Tomorrow and Sense8 highlight queer characters and experiences. Dystopias like Marvel's Jessica Jones and The Handmaid's Tale show the female perspective entirely, guiding viewers from trauma to self-determination. In fantasy and horror, Wynonna Earp, Game of Thrones, Vikings, American Horror Story, Black Mirror, and The Walking Dead reveal how much the story changes with a spectrum of women reclaiming the text from white, straight, young, cisgender men. These new shows are intersectional, digital, global, critical, and political, with fan responses changing the content and cutting-edge platforms like Netflix and Hulu shaking up the format. After briefly tracing how previous waves of the feminist movement figured in television of all genres from the early 1900s onward, this collection of essays explores how these shows are breaking boundaries and offering inclusion and possibilities to all women.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2019
Editors:	Valerie Estelle Frankel
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	187
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-7767-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Television Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4766-7767-0
Barcode:	9781476677675

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