#Metoo, Weinstein and Feminism 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Boyle, Karen (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030282422 ISBN-13: 9783030282424 Publisher: Palgrave Pivot OUR PRICE: $61.74 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gender Studies - Performing Arts | Film - General - Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory |
Dewey: 305.3 |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.72 lbs) 133 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book provides a feminist analysis of #MeToo and the sexual assault allegations against celebrity perpetrators which have emerged since the Weinstein story of October 2017. It argues for the importance of understanding #MeToo in relation to an on-going history of Anglo-American feminist activism, theory and interdisciplinary research. Boyle investigates how speaking out about rape, sexual assault and harassment on social media can be understood in relation to second-wave feminist traditions of consciousness-raising. Her argument explores the media depiction of feminism - and feminists - in the wake of Weinstein and the cultural values associated with men's abuse, particularly within the film and television industries. The book concludes with an exploration of what the #MeToo era has meant for men as victims/survivors and as alleged perpetrators, in relation to narratives of victimisation and of monstrosity. |