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Postfemininities in Popular Culture

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  • © 2009

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  1. Stéphanie Genz

    1. Edge Hill University, UK

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction: The “f-Words”

    1. Introduction: The “f-Words”

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 1-34

  3. From “Feminine Mystique” to “Girl Power”

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 35-35
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    2. The Problem That Has a Name: The Feminine Concentration Camp

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 37-49

    3. Burning the Bra: Second Wave Enemies of Glamour

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 50-64

    4. Boiling the Bunny: The Backlash and Macho Feminism

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 65-81

    5. Going Pink: Postfeminism and Girl Power

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 82-96

  4. Postfemininities

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97
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    2. The (Un)happy Housewife Heroine

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 99-117

    3. Having It All: The Superwoman

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 118-133

    4. Making It on Her Own: The Singleton

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 134-151

    5. Fighting It: The Supergirl

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      Pages 152-169

    6. Afterword

      • Stéphanie Genz
      Pages 170-172

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 173-218
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About this book

Addressing the contradictions surrounding modern-day femininity and its complicated relationship with feminism and postfeminism, this book examines a range of popular female and feminist icons and paradigms. It offers an innovative and forward-looking perspective on femininity and the modern female self.

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'this book is an important addition to courses in feminist theory. However, since the work is grounded historically and draws on texts from popular culture, it has a wider appeal and would be useful in courses relating to women and history, popular culture, and entertainment history.' - Women's Studies in Communication

Authors and Affiliations

  • Edge Hill University, UK

    Stéphanie Genz

About the author

STÉPHANIE GENZ is Senior Lecturer in Media and Culture at Edge Hill University, UK. She specializes in contemporary gender and cultural theory. Her publications include Postfeminism: Culture Texts and Theories, Postfeminist Gothic: Critical Interventions in Contemporary Culture and Key Concepts in Popular Culture. 

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