Desire and Consent in Representations of Adolescent Sexuality with Adults

This book explores how the issue of adolescent sexuality and consent is portrayed in different media, taking a positive stance on the expression of teenage sexuality while acknowledging the power of adults to abuse and manipulate. It examines variations of sexual relations between teenagers and adults from different perspectives and considers how aesthetics play a role. It contributes to the general debate about the ways societies construct and regulate adolescent sexuality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into a groundbreaking comparative analysis of how the issue of adolescent sexuality and consent is portrayed across various media. By examining teenage sexual encounters with adults in films, television, novels, and podcasts, the volume takes a positive stance on the expression of teenage sexuality while simultaneously acknowledging the potential for abuse and manipulation by adults. The anthology treats these representations as intricate negotiations between conflicting forces, including desire, sexual self-knowledge, unequal power, and the law. These negotiations are viewed as a complex interplay between actual legal statutes and internalized laws, both in the philosophical and psychoanalytic senses. The authors explore various perspectives on this configuration of sexual relations between teenagers and adults, aiming to understand how different forms of expression reshape it formally. They pay close attention to both the nuances of presentation and the contexts of reception, considering how aesthetics play a significant role in shaping these narratives.

Contributing to the ongoing debate about the ways societies construct and regulate adolescent sexuality, this book holds immense interest for scholars and students in the fields of media studies, cultural studies, film studies, television studies, sociology, and gender studies. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics between adolescents, adults, and the media, shedding light on the societal constructs and norms that shape adolescent sexuality. Through its comprehensive examination of various media representations, this book provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with this critical topic.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032235165