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" The construction of masculinities and femininities in Beverly Hills, 90210 / "
Justin Charlebois
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BL
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585106
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b414325
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| Main Entry
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Charlebois, Justin,1978-
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The construction of masculinities and femininities in Beverly Hills, 90210 /\ Justin Charlebois
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vi, 136 pages ;; 23 cm
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9780761858256
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: 0761858253
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Theory and methodology -- Dominant and hegemonic masculinities -- Dominant and emphasized femininities -- Dominant oppositional masculinities -- Subordinate oppositional femininities -- Conclusion
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| Abstract
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"This book draws on the concepts of hegemonic and nonhegemonic masculinities as well as emphasized and oppositional femininities to chronicle and illuminate the construction of gender in Beverly Hills, 90210. The book argues that not only delegitimized but also legitimated forms of masculinity and femininity require critical scrutiny and interrogation in order to expose the constructed nature of gender identities. Through an analysis of individual characters and specific episodes, the author demonstrates how the series presents certain characters as challenging normalized gender performances and the status quo. The program, however, ultimately reaffirms gender hegemony through portrayals of women and femininity as subordinate to men and masculinity. This book provides a sophisticated analysis of a popular series that established the teen television genre and thus serves as a cultural artifact"--Back cover
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Gender identity in mass media
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Television programs-- Social aspects-- United States
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Beverly Hills 90210 (Television program)
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| Dewey Classification
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700/.4521
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P96.G442U632 2012
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