Lea Gerhards
Postfeminism and Contemporary Vampire Romance: Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Film and Television
Postfeminism and Contemporary Vampire Romance: Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Film and Television
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Lea Gerhards explores the discursive and ideological power of three recent vampire romance series, Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and True Blood, in order to understand the cultural politics of these popular texts. She examines postfeminist ideologies, gender, sexuality, subjectivity, agency, and the body, discussing conflicting meanings and genres' engagement with everyday sexism, violence against women, power relations, sexual autonomy, pleasure, (self-) empowerment, and (self-) surveillance.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Lea Gerhards delves into the captivating world of vampire romance, exploring the intricate connections between three popular series: Twilight (2008-2012), The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017), and True Blood (2008-2014). Through her meticulous analysis, she uncovers the profound discursive and ideological power these texts possess, shedding light on the cultural politics of their immense popularity. By employing contemporary vampire romance as a lens, Gerhards delves into the realm of postfeminist ideologies, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion about gender, sexuality, subjectivity, agency, and the body.
She critically examines the genres' engagement with everyday sexism and violence against women, power dynamics in heterosexual relationships, sexual autonomy and pleasure, (self-) empowerment, and (self-) surveillance. She raises thought-provoking questions about the reasons behind the genre's current popularity, the specific desires, issues, and fears addressed and negotiated within these narratives, and the diverse pleasures they offer to their audiences.
In her book, Gerhards offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex tapestry of vampire romance, providing a deep understanding of its cultural significance and its impact on popular culture. Her analysis is enriched by her interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from literature, film studies, and gender studies, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350215689
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