Postfemininities in Popular Culture

STÉPHANIE GENZ is Senior Lecturer in Media and Culture at Edge Hill University, UK. She specializes in contemporary gender and cultural theory. Her publications include Postfeminism: Culture Texts and Theories, Postfeminist Gothic: Critical Interventions in Contemporary Culture and Key Concepts in Popular Culture.

• Acknowledgements Introduction: The 'F-Words' Part I: From 'Feminine Mystique' to 'Girl Power' The Problem That Has a Name: The Feminine Concentration Camp Burning the Bra: Second Wave Enemies of Glamour Boiling the Bunny: The Backlash and Macho Feminism Going Pink: Postfeminism and Girl Power Part II: Postfemininities The (Un)happy Housewife Heroine Having It All: The Superwoman Making It on Her Own: The Singleton Fighting It: The Supergirl Afterword Notes Bibliography Index

'this book is an important addition to courses in feminist theory. However, since the work is grounded historically and draws on texts from popular culture, it has a wider appeal and would be useful in courses relating to women and history, popular culture, and entertainment history.' - Women's Studies in Communication