Postfeminism: Cultural Texts and Theories

Stéphanie Genz; Benjamin Brabon

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2017

Postfeminism

Cultural Texts and Theories

Stéphanie Genz and Benjamin Brabon

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474411240

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About this book

Essential reading for those seeking a thorough and wide-ranging understanding of postfeminism

New for this edition:

Extended critical history of postfeminism
Engagement with a new postfeminist vocabulary associated with post-recession
Close analysis of the impact of a recessionary postfeminist stance

This text comprehensively surveys and critically positions the main issues, theories and contemporary debates surrounding postfeminism. It covers the term’s underpinnings and critical contexts, its different meanings, as well as popular media representations.

Adopting an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach, the text situates postfeminism in relation to earlier feminisms and addresses its manifestations in popular culture, academia, politics and brand culture. It brings to light the various meanings of postfeminism and highlights distinct postfeminist patterns, while opening up the category for future investigation.

Key Features

User-friendly format allows students and lecturers to explore the diverse postfeminist landscape as well as examine specific versions of it
An original and rigorous critical approach to the topic that advances a contextualized understanding of postfeminism
Detailed analysis in chapters on the Backlash, New Traditionalism and Austerity Nostalgia, New Feminism, Girl Power and Chick-lit, Do-Me Feminism and Raunch Culture, (Neo)liberal Sexism, Postmodern Feminism, Postcolonial Feminism, Queer Feminism, Men and Feminism, Cyberfeminism, Third Wave Feminism, Sexual Micro-/Macro-Politics, Celebrity Brand Culture
Includes topical case studies on (amongst others) Game of Thrones, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Lady Gaga, Girls, Nicki Minaj, Slut Walk, FEMEN

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Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1. Postfeminist Contexts Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	23
2. Backlash, New Traditionalism and Austerity-Nostalgia Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	87
3. New Feminism: Victim vs. Power Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	105
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12. Micro/Macro-Politics and Enterprise Culture Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	237
13. Postfeminist Brand Culture and Celebrity Authenticity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	254
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(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 304
Keywords: Literary Studies

eBook

Published: December 20, 2017
ISBN: 9781474411240