Sex Radical Cinema

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, History & Criticism, Performing Arts, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Feminism & Feminist Theory
Cover of the book Sex Radical Cinema by Carol Siegel, Indiana University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Carol Siegel ISBN: 9780253018113
Publisher: Indiana University Press Publication: November 18, 2015
Imprint: Indiana University Press Language: English
Author: Carol Siegel
ISBN: 9780253018113
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication: November 18, 2015
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Language: English

In this provocative study of cinematic and televisual representations of "sex radicalism," Carol Siegel explores how representations of sexually explicit content on film have shaped American cultural visions of sex and sexual politics in the 21st century. Siegel distinguishes between a liberal approach to visual representations, which has over-emphasized normative equal opportunity while undervaluing our distinctive erotic selves, and a radical approach to visual representation, which portrays forbidden sexualities and desires. She illustrates how visual media participates in and even drives political policies related to pedophilia, prostitution, interracial relationships, and war. By examining such popular film and television shows as Mystic River, The Wire, Fifty Shades of Grey, Batman Returns, and the HBO hits, Sex and the City and Girls, Siegel takes the discussion of radical sex in the movies out of the margins of political discussions and puts it in the center, where, she argues, it has belonged all along.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this provocative study of cinematic and televisual representations of "sex radicalism," Carol Siegel explores how representations of sexually explicit content on film have shaped American cultural visions of sex and sexual politics in the 21st century. Siegel distinguishes between a liberal approach to visual representations, which has over-emphasized normative equal opportunity while undervaluing our distinctive erotic selves, and a radical approach to visual representation, which portrays forbidden sexualities and desires. She illustrates how visual media participates in and even drives political policies related to pedophilia, prostitution, interracial relationships, and war. By examining such popular film and television shows as Mystic River, The Wire, Fifty Shades of Grey, Batman Returns, and the HBO hits, Sex and the City and Girls, Siegel takes the discussion of radical sex in the movies out of the margins of political discussions and puts it in the center, where, she argues, it has belonged all along.

More books from Indiana University Press

Cover of the book Seasoned Socialism by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Cinema and Development in West Africa by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book General Maxime Weygand, 1867-1965 by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book White Robes, Silver Screens by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Broken Wings by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Veils, Turbans, and Islamic Reform in Northern Nigeria by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Global Rome by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book The Lives of Things by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Orson Welles in Focus by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book The Defiant Life of Vera Figner by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book New Stories from the Midwest by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Latin American Women Dramatists by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Franz Rosenzweig’s Conversions by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book Computers in Business: K204 by Carol Siegel
Cover of the book The Year's Work in the Oddball Archive by Carol Siegel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy