Cultural Sexism by Heather Savigny

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Cultural Sexism by Heather Savigny

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Summary

Savigny examines how the prevalence of sexism and misogyny across the media, entertainment and cultural industries keeps sexist values firmly within popular consciousness. She traces the development of key feminist thinking and explores what we can do next after the #MeToo era.

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Cultural Sexism by Heather Savigny

Cultural sexism is the way the media, entertainment and cultural industries legitimize and normalize sexist and patriarchal values. In this book, Heather Savigny examines the ways this happens today. She highlights key traits seen across a wide variety of media, from popular songs, games, and films through to the coverage of political campaigns. She places cultural sexism in historical context, showing its deeper roots and assumptions, and outlines steps to take for individuals governments, businesses, and the media to achieve practical change.

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Heather Savigny is Professor of Gender, Media and Politics at De Montfort University.
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ISBN 13 9781529206456
ISBN 10 1529206456
Title Cultural Sexism
Author Heather Savigny
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bristol University Press
Year published 2021-12-08
Number of pages 184
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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