Women in Popular Culture: The Evolution of Women's Roles in American Entertainment [2 volumes]

by Laura L. Finley

Overview

Including more than 300 alphabetically listed entries, this 2-volume set presents a timely and detailed overview of some of the most significant contributions women have made to American popular culture from the silent film era to the present day.

The lives and accomplishments of women from various aspects of popular culture are examined, including women from film, television, music, fashion, and literature. In addition to profiles, the encyclopedia also includes chapters that provide a historical review of gender, domesticity, marriage, work, and inclusivity in popular culture as well as a chronology of key achievements.

This reference work is an ideal introduction to the roles women have played, both in the spotlight and behind it, throughout the history of popular culture in America. From the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age to the chart toppers of the 2020s, author Laura L. Finley documents how attitudes towards these icons have evolved and how their influence has shifted throughout time. The entries and essays also address such timely topics as feminism, the #MeToo movement, and the gender pay gap.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216172611
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	03/24/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	784
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Laura L. Finley is Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Barry University, USA.

Table of Contents

List of Entries
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chronology
Essays
Changing Depictions of Gender and Sex
Changing Depictions of Wives and Girlfriends
Changing Depictions of Motherhood
Changing Concept of Work and Domesticity
Changing Nature of Content Creation
A–Z Entries
Index