Geraghty, Christine

Women and Soap Operas: Study of Prime-time Soaps

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ISBN 13:
9780745605685
author:
Geraghty, Christine
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1990
Pages:
224
Genre:
Communication Studies
Condition:
New
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£21.99

Description

This study examines the roles of women in prime time soap operas, comparing British and North American television soaps. Christine Geraghty explores how narratives on screen reflect the experiences of their female viewers.

The author analyses the critical role of women characters in popular soaps, arguing that they can both reinforce social divisions between men and women and challenge them. Geraghty also examines how soap operas have evolved over time, including changes in handling issues such as class, race, and feminism.

This detailed analysis will be of interest to students of women's studies and media and cultural studies, offering insights into the representation of women on television and the impact of soap operas on audiences.

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