Television Dramas and the Global Village: Storytelling through Race and Gender

This book explores the role of television drama series on a global scale, analyzing their economic value, depictions of gender roles, sexualities, race, cultural values, political systems, and religious beliefs, and their ability to indulge fantasies and escapism while reckoning with reality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of television drama series on a global scale, examining these captivating productions across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Contributors delve into the multifaceted roles of television dramas, recognizing them as valuable cultural products that contribute to economic growth. Through their nuanced portrayals of gender roles, sexualities, race, cultural values, political systems, and religious beliefs, these programs foster a deep connection among audiences, binding them together and inspiring perseverance as a global community. Furthermore, contributors explore the imaginative and escapist dimensions of television dramas, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in both realistic and fantastical scenarios, evoking a range of emotions such as happiness, sorrow, fear, and outrage. By examining these dramas from various regions, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the enduring power of television in shaping narratives, fostering empathy, and promoting cultural understanding on a worldwide scale.

Weight: 794g
Dimension: 227 x 162 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793613523