{"product_id":"rape-in-period-drama-television-consent-myth-and-fantasy-9781793625854","title":"Rape in Period Drama Television: Consent, Myth, and Fantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eRape in Period Drama Television explores the representation of rape and rape myths in recent television period dramas, arguing that it functions as an \"anti-heritage\" device that dispels nostalgia and reflects back on the current cultural moment. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 154 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lexington Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRape in Period Drama Television delves into the portrayal of rape and rape myths in several highly influential recent television period dramas. Similar to the corset, it has become a symbol of women's oppression in the past. Sexual violence has long been a prevalent feature in television period dramas, often employed to enhance authenticity and realism or as a sensationalist tactic to boost ratings. However, the authors argue that the depiction of rape goes beyond serving as a mere reminder of the dangerous times women (and some men) faced in the past. In these series, they suggest that rape functions as an \"anti-heritage\" device that challenges the nostalgia typically associated with period television and instead reflects on the current cultural context, marked by the rise of the #MeToo and #Timesup movements, which have heightened awareness of the prevalence of sexual abuse. However, legal and political processes have yet to fully catch up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRape in Period Drama Television aims to explore the assumptions and beliefs that audiences continue to hold about rape, rapists, and victims. By examining these themes in the context of period dramas, the series seeks to shed light on the ongoing challenges and complexities surrounding sexual violence and its impact on society. Through its analysis, the series aims to contribute to a more nuanced and informed understanding of rape and its representation in media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 372g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 165 x 15 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781793625854\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Byrne,Julie Anne Taddeo","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102270124282,"sku":"9781793625854","price":87.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_748f68ed-fc45-44dd-ae65-dc76c105f45e.jpg?v=1648451681","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/rape-in-period-drama-television-consent-myth-and-fantasy-9781793625854","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}