Barbara Tepa Lupack
The Othering of Women in Silent Film: Cultural, Historical, and Literary Contexts
The Othering of Women in Silent Film: Cultural, Historical, and Literary Contexts
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In The Othering of Women in Silent Film: Cultural, Historical, and Literary Contexts, Barbara Tepa Lupack explores the racial and gender stereotyping prevalent in early cinema and its impact on American attitudes and practices. The book offers insights into issues of Othering, such as discrimination, exclusion, and sexism, and how pioneering filmmakers and performers challenged these depictions. It is of interest to scholars in film, gender, history, and race studies.
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Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books
In her groundbreaking work "The Othering of Women in Silent Film: Cultural, Historical, and Literary Contexts," Barbara Tepa Lupack delves deep into the pervasive racial and gender stereotyping prevalent in early cinema, shedding light on how these stereotypes shaped American attitudes and practices. By examining social, cultural, literary, and cinema history, this book provides valuable insights into issues of Othering, including discrimination, exclusion, and sexism, that remain relevant today, just as they did a century ago. Lupack not only explores the ways in which dominant cinema of the era imprinted indelible and pejorative images of women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds—such as African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and New Women/Suffragists—but also uncovers the efforts of pioneering early filmmakers and performers to challenge and subvert these representations. Through their innovative imagery, interrogative approaches, and re-politicization of familiar narratives, these individuals sought to disrupt the status quo and promote greater inclusivity and diversity in the film industry. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of film, gender, history, and race studies, offering a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the complex interplay between culture, history, and representation in silent film.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666913965
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