Fourth Wave Feminism in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Volume 1. Essays on Film Representations, 2012–2019

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Edited by Valerie Estelle Frankel

Type

Essays

Subject

Genre

Keywords

science fiction, feminism, 2010s, fantasy

Publishing date

2019

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 232 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-7766-8

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Book Presentation:
Fourth wave feminism has entered the national conversation and established a highly visible presence in popular media, especially in cutting-edge science fiction and fantasy films and television series. Wonder Woman, the Wasp, and Captain Marvel headline superhero films while Black Panther celebrates nonwestern power. Disney princesses value sisterhood over conventional marriage.

This first of two companion volumes addresses cinema, exploring how, since 2012, such films as the Hunger Games trilogy, Mad Max: Fury Road, and recent Star Wars installments have showcased women of action. The true innovation is a product of the Internet age. Though the web has accelerated fan engagement to the point that progressivism and backlash happen simultaneously, new films increasingly emphasize diversity over toxic masculinity. They defy net trolls to provide stunning role models for viewers across the spectrum of age, gender, and nationality.

About the Author:
Valerie Estelle Frankel teaches English at Mission College and San Jose City College. The author of 90 popular culture books and more than 100 stories and essays, she lives in Sunnyvale, California.

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