ABSTRACT
This distinctive volume explores how romantic coupleship is represented in books, magazines, popular music, movies, television, and the Internet within entertainment, advertising, and news/information. This reader offers diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches on the representation of romantic relationships across the media spectrum.
Filling a void in existing media scholarship, this collection explores the media’s influence on perceptions and expectations in relationships, including the myths, stereotypes, and prescriptions manifested throughout the press. Featuring fresh voices, as well as the perspectives of seasoned veterans, contributions include quantitative and qualitative studies along with cultural/critical, feminist, and descriptive analyses. This anthology has been developed for use in courses on mass media and society, media studies, and media literacy. In addition to its use in coursework, it is highly relevant for scholars, researchers, and others interested in how the media influence the personal lives of individuals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Attraction
part |2 pages
Hegemony
part |2 pages
Conflict
chapter |12 pages
Taming Brian: Sex, Love, and Romance in Queer as Folk
chapter |11 pages
Myths of Romantic Conflict in the Television Situation Comedy
chapter |12 pages
’Til Politics Do Us Part: The Political Romance in Hollywood Cinema
chapter |17 pages
Gangster of Love? Tony Soprano’s Assault on Romantic Myths
part |2 pages
Completion