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The Year's Work in Showgirls Studies
The Year's Work in Showgirls Studies
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The Year's Work in Showgirls Studies is a collection of scholarly essays and archival documentation that explores the 1995 film Showgirls' controversial cult status, analyzing its impact on sexuality, race, and gender norms. It discusses the representation of sex work and feminized affective labor in society and offers a new understanding of these hierarchies.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Indiana University Press
The Year's Work in Showgirls Studies is a comprehensive fan culture volume that delves into the enigmatic phenomenon of Showgirls, a 1995 drama featuring a female lead with a burning desire to achieve fame as a performer in Las Vegas. Despite receiving critical acclaim upon its release, the film has since gained a cult following, sparking intense debates and discussions among scholars, filmmakers, promoters, and audiences alike. This collection serves as a captivating dialogue between scholarly essay works and archival documentation, providing a magnificent portrayal of the diverse range of responses elicited by the film. Through a multifaceted approach, The Year's Work in Showgirls Studies explores the film's popularity, its social significance, and its impact on normative social hierarchies related to sexuality, race, and gender.
Furthermore, the book engages with the figurative and actual place of sex work and feminized affective labor in our society, shedding light on the complex intersections between these phenomena and broader cultural narratives. By examining the ways in which Showgirls has been interpreted, celebrated, and criticized, The Year's Work in Showgirls Studies offers a fresh perspective on the enduring legacy of this iconic film and its profound influence on popular culture.
Weight: 666g
Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253068163
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