Feminism in the News [electronic resource] : Representations of the Women's Movement Since the 1960s /
Mendes, K.author.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Halftitle; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Illustrations; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Contextualizing the Issues; 2 Reporting the Women's Movement, 1968-82; 3 Reporting Equal Rights, 1968-82; 4 Reporting Feminism in 2008; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Sociology.
Culture-Study and teaching.
Civilization-History.
Journalism.
Communication.
Feminist theory.
Gender Studies.
Cultural and Media Studies, general.
Cultural History.
Journalism.
Media Studies.
Feminism.