Challenging Heterosexism from the Other Point of View : Representations of Homosexuality in Queer as Folk and The L Word.
Title:
Challenging Heterosexism from the Other Point of View : Representations of Homosexuality in Queer as Folk and The L Word.
Author:
Frei, Dana.
ISBN:
9783035103663
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (347 pages)
Contents:
Acknowledgment -- Table of Contents -- Introduction 11 -- Chapter 1 - Queer Representation and Popular Media 21 -- Television Series and Homosexuality 26 -- Chapter 2 - Theoretical Background 43 -- Queer Studies: Current State of Research 43 -- Developing Theses 54 -- Deconstructing Heteronormativity 55 -- Challenging Institutionalized Attitudesand Expectations 59 -- Reinforcing Stereotypes 67 -- Chapter 3 - Subjects of Investigation 73 -- Queer as Folk and The L Word 73 -- Queer as Folk (QAF-UK) 73 -- Queer as Folk (QAF-US) 78 -- The L Word (TLW) 82 -- Format Conventions and Characteristics 87 -- Chapter 4 - Methodology 93 -- Preparing Audiovisual Material for Analysis 93 -- Cultural Negotiations and Television Serials 96 -- Analysing Content in Products of Popular Media 102 -- Qualitative Content Analysis 106 -- Methodological Steps 112 -- Chapter 5 - Categories and Coding Results 117 -- Points of Focus 126 -- Chapter 6 - Creating a Homonormative World 129 -- Chapter 7 - Representation of the Others 139 -- Social and Legal Injustice 141 -- Family: Questioning Genetic Bonds 155 -- Bigotry, Homophobia and Violence 167 -- Hypocrisy and Failing Morals 178 -- Heterophobia 197 -- Chapter 8 - New Order and Value System 207 -- Pride, Self-Acceptance and Linguistic Resignification 208 -- New Forms of Partnership 222 -- Families of Choice: Loyalty and Friendship 234 -- Assimilation versus Diversity 239 -- Chapter 9 - Questioning Gender and Sexual Dichotomies 247 -- Unmasking the Performativity of Gender 248 -- Limits of Sexual Fluidity 260 -- Chapter 10 - Stereotypes and the Mandate of Representation 275 -- Hedonism and Promiscuity 275 -- Celebrating a Lifestyle: Party, Sex and Drugs 275 -- Dangers and the Threat of HIV 282 -- The Requirement of Youth and Beauty 293 -- Chapter 11 - Politics of Visibility 303.
Visibility and the Construction of a Community 305 -- Representing Queer Diversity 316 -- Chapter 12 - Results, Conclusion and Outlook 329 -- References 339.
Abstract:
As opposed to many of their more reserved predecessors, modern television serials such as Queer as Folk and The L Word, which concentrate predominantly on queer characters, dare to include numerous highly controversial story lines, feature explicit sex scenes and reflect upon previously tabooed aspects in their depiction of homosexuality. Challenging Heterosexism from the Other Point of View discusses how these specifically queer shows fulfill a function of challenging institutionalized attitudes of society, such as dichotomous notions of gender, heterosexism or homophobia. Moreover, the question is raised whether they also serve to do the opposite unintentionally, by reinforcing stereotypes and potentially creating a rather rigid image of the concept of homosexual identity. The complexity of the cultural impact suggested by these series defines the focal point of the qualitative content analysis of these innovative media products.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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