Feminism, Multiculturalism, and the Media Global Diversities [Paperback]

The multiplicity of voices in this volume illustrate the contradictions inherent in multicultural and feminist perspectives on the media. This book breaks new ground by exploring intersecting variables of oppression, from the personal to the political. Compelling case studies illustrate how issues of gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and global origin affect the media coverage, portrayal and reception of individuals. The chapters present theoretical perspectives plus examples of methodologies, focus on topics of current interest and represent a variety of media.The multiplicity of voices in this volume illustrate the contradictions inherent in multicultural and feminist perspectives on the media. This book breaks new ground by exploring intersecting variables of oppression, from the personal to the political. Compelling case studies illustrate how issues of gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and global origin affect the media coverage, portrayal and reception of individuals. The chapters present theoretical perspectives plus examples of methodologies, focus on topics of current interest and represent a variety of media.PART ONE: THE PRODUCTION OF INTERVENTIONS
Feminist Media Studies in a Global Setting - Angharad N Valdivia
Beyond Binary Contradictions and into Multicultural Spectrums
Living Theory through Practice - Isabel Molina Guzmán
Race, Gender and Class in the Everyday Life of a Graduate Student
Three Women, a Mouse, a Microphone, and a Telephone - Lorna Roth, Beverly Nelson, and Kasennahawi Marie David
Information (Mis)Management during the Mohawk/Canadian Governments' Conflict of 1990
Representing Ourselves - Marina Heung
Films and Videos by Asian American/Canadian Women
News, Conciousness, and Social Participation - Carolyn M Byerly
The Role of Women's Feature Service in World News
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