Sluts" on the Small Screen: Female Promiscuity in Scripted American Television Series

Viewers have different reactions to promiscuous female characters on TV, reflecting cultural perceptions of promiscuity as liberated, damaged, or sick. This book examines 15 characters and identifies trends in their portrayals, aiming to fight against the stigmatization of promiscuous women and puritanical patriarchy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

Viewers invest years in laughing, crying, celebrating, and grieving alongside their beloved TV characters, but when those characters are promiscuous women, diverse perspectives emerge. Both sexual freedom and sexual shame have profound roots in cultural waters, and as TV's promiscuous female characters navigate these turbulent waters, what is depicted on screen reflects and ultimately shapes perceptions of promiscuous women. This study examines fifteen promiscuous female characters, identifying patterns in their portrayals, from the motivations behind their promiscuity to the reproaches they face, the revelations they uncover, and the redemption they must undergo as a result of their promiscuous behavior. This book does not seek to promote promiscuity but rather to challenge the stigmatization of promiscuous women, a fight against puritanical patriarchy that benefits society as a whole.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476677125