women in mass media

Examines the history of female and gender nonconforming fighters in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), their fight for visibility by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the ways they continue to fight for visibility.

"A collection of . . . essays that expertly blends the personal and political in an exploration of American culture through the lens of our obsession with dead women"--Provided by publisher.

Reveals the consequences of America's cultural obsession with appearance, and the impact media campaigns have on girls' and women's emotional, financial, and physical health.

"This book explores the objectification and misrepresentation of women across media, from movies to magazines to TV commercials. It also examines the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality"--OCLC.

The author reflects about gender identity based on the depiction of females in the media.

Reveals the consequences of America's cultural obsession with appearance, and the impact media campaigns have on girls' and women's emotional, financial, and physical health.

Presents a collection of women who have been labeled "trainwreck" throughout history including Billie Holiday, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Amy Winehouse. Examines the flaws that brought that label to them and the impact labeling them such has on other women and the cause of feminism.

Looks at visual and verbal media images of women as they evolved over the course of the second wave of the American women's rights movement, presents evidence to show that very similar media stereotypes of women first emerged in the early 1900s, and discusses the impact of those depictions on the progress of women's rights.

Discusses the contradictory images of women in American popular culture.