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Fantasies Of Representation: Methods Of Feminist Literary Analysis, Alexandra Johnson Jun 2021

Fantasies Of Representation: Methods Of Feminist Literary Analysis, Alexandra Johnson

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

The push for diversity in media and literature has resulted in an increase in representation, at least on the surface. While the range of representation may have broadened in terms of subject identity – gender, sexuality, race, ability, etc. – the way this diversity has occurred has not necessarily encouraged ethical or allied development. The aim of my thesis is to develop and deploy five methods of feminist critique and analysis of representation in popular media. I begin by laying out the five methodologies, in a manner that allows for the use of these methods on other examples. Then, I …


Comic Strips And Books, James M. Donovan Jan 2000

Comic Strips And Books, James M. Donovan

James M. Donovan

Reviews the treatment and appearance of gay men in comic serials and books.