The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture [electronic resource] /
Henry, M.author.
How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.
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Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture; 1 "Entertain and Subvert": Fox Television, Satirical Comedy, and The Simpsons; 2 "You're an American Now": Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality on The Simpsons; 3 "Don't Ask Me, I'm Just a Girl": Feminism, Female Identity, and The Simpsons; 4 "The Whole World's Gone Gay!": Gay Identity, Queer Culture, and The Simpsons; 5 "Upper-Lower-Middle-Class Types": Socioeconomic Class on The Simpsons; 6 "Gabbin' about God": Religiosity and Secularity on The Simpsons
Conclusion: American Culture, Satire, and The SimpsonsNotes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society.
Simpsons (Television program)
Motion pictures-History.
Communication.
Motion pictures and television.
Culture-Study and teaching.
Cultural studies.
Sociology.
Film History.
Media Studies.
Screen Studies.
Regional and Cultural Studies.
Cultural Studies.
Media Research.