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Sex and the Slayer: A Gender Studies Primer for the Buffy Fan,Used
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An introduction to gender studies through one of TV's most popular shows.During its sevenyear run, Buffy the Vampire Slayer attracted a wide range of viewers and almost unprecedented academic interest. Sex and the Slayer explores one of the most talkedabout topics in relation to this pioneering TV seriesgender. As fantasy, Buffy potentially opens up a space for alternative representations of gender. But how alternative can popular television be?Taking a feminist cultural studies approach, Jowett explores the ways in which the series represents femininity, masculinity, and gendered relations, including sexuality and sexual orientation. Written for undergraduates, Sex and the Slayer provides an introduction to the most important theoretical and historical underpinnings of contemporary gender criticism as it examines a range of thoughtprovoking issues: role reversal, the tension between feminism and femininity, the 'crisis' of masculinity, gender hybridity, the appeal of bad girls, romance, and changing family structures. Through this introductory analysis, Jowett shows that Buffy presents a contradictory mixture of 'subversive' and 'conservative' images of gender roles and as such is a key example of the complexity of gender representation in contemporary television.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sex and the Slayer'? A: The book focuses on gender studies through the lens of the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', exploring themes such as femininity, masculinity, and gender relations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sex and the Slayer'? A: The author is Lorna Jowett, who approaches the subject from a feminist cultural studies perspective.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sex and the Slayer' contain? A: The book contains 254 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Sex and the Slayer'? A: The book was published on April 15, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Sex and the Slayer' have? A: This edition of 'Sex and the Slayer' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Sex and the Slayer' suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, the book is specifically written for undergraduates and provides an introduction to contemporary gender criticism.
- Q: Does 'Sex and the Slayer' cover any specific topics related to gender? A: Yes, it examines topics such as role reversal, feminism, masculinity, gender hybridity, and changing family structures.
- Q: What genre does 'Sex and the Slayer' belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Performing Arts.
- Q: What themes does 'Sex and the Slayer' address regarding popular television? A: The book discusses the complexity of gender representation in popular television, highlighting both subversive and conservative images of gender roles.
- Q: Is 'Sex and the Slayer' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'New'.