Independent Women: From Film to Television

Independent Women: From Film to Television examines the significance of the increasing representation of women on and behind the screen in television contexts around the world for feminism. It explores how post-network television is being valued as a new site of independent production for women, and how these connotations of creative control influence perceptions of both female creators and their content as feminist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Independent Women: From Film to Television delves into the profound impact of the growing representation of women on and behind the screen in television contexts across the globe. Throughout the history of film and television, the term "independent" has held a significant place as a euphemism for feminism. This volume explores how this connection manifests in a contemporary landscape, where popular feminist discourse portrays a golden age of television for women. The original essays in the volume offer insightful perspectives on how post-network television is being esteemed as a new platform for independent production by women. They also examine how these connotations of creative control shape perceptions of both female creators and their content as feminist. Collectively, these chapters provide a compelling examination of the feminist implications of how independence and indie have intensified as cultural sensibilities that coincide and engage with the digital transformation of television during the first decades of the 21st century.

The chapters in this book were originally featured in a special issue of Feminist Media Studies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032008998