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Feminism in the News K. Mendes

Feminism in the News By K. Mendes

Feminism in the News by K. Mendes


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An exploration of the representations of the women's movement, its members, and their goals between 1968 and 2008 in the British and American press. Examining over 1100 news articles, the book analyses the nuanced ways feminism has historically been supported, marginalized and debated in the mainstream press.

Feminism in the News Summary

Feminism in the News: Representations of the Women's Movement Since the 1960s by K. Mendes

An exploration of the representations of the women's movement, its members, and their goals between 1968 and 2008 in the British and American press. Examining over 1100 news articles, the book analyses the nuanced ways feminism has historically been supported, marginalized and debated in the mainstream press.

Feminism in the News Reviews

'The book is easy to read, thorough and fascinating, taking the reader on a journey through feminist history between 1968-1982 as seen by the news. The langauge is readable and not filled with academic jargon, whilst never compromising on meticulous research, sharp analysis and interesting conclusions.' Bristol Indymedia Blog

About K. Mendes

KAITLYNN MENDES is Senior Lecturer in Journalism in the Department of Media, Film and Journalism, De Montfort University, UK. She is particularly interested in feminist media research, media history, and children, news and new media technologies. She has published in international journals such as Feminist Media Studies, The International Journal of Cultural Studies, Social Movement Studies, Sociology Compass, and the Canadian Journal of Communication.

Table of Contents

Introduction Contextualizing the Issues Reporting the Women's Movement, 1968-82 Reporting Equal Rights, 1968-82 Reporting Feminism in 2008 Conclusion Index

Additional information

NPB9780230274457
9780230274457
0230274455
Feminism in the News: Representations of the Women's Movement Since the 1960s by K. Mendes
New
Hardback
Palgrave Macmillan
2011-10-03
199
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