Woman up: Invoking feminism in quality television.

  • Published In: Journal of American Culture, 2025, v. 48, n. 1. P. 35 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Eckard, Sandra 3 of 3

Abstract

Julia Havas' text "Woman up: Invoking feminism in quality television" delves into the portrayal of women in postmodern television, analyzing how female characters in comedies and dramas challenge traditional gender roles and societal norms. The book focuses on four shows - 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, The Good Wife, and Orange is the New Black - to explore how these programs reflect and influence cultural values and feminist ideals. Havas argues for a balanced approach in television studies that appreciates the complexities of female characters and their representation in the media, shedding light on larger theoretical debates surrounding gender politics and aesthetic signifiers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of American Culture. 2025/03, Vol. 48, Issue 1, p35
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1542-7331
  • DOI:10.1111/jacc.13593
  • Accession Number:183991734
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