Childbirth and Parenting in Horror Texts

The Marginalized and the Monstrous

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book Childbirth and Parenting in Horror Texts by Amanda DiGioia, Emerald Publishing Limited
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Amanda DiGioia ISBN: 9781787432758
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited Publication: July 26, 2017
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited Language: English
Author: Amanda DiGioia
ISBN: 9781787432758
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication: July 26, 2017
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited
Language: English

This book examines childbirth and parenting in horror texts. By analysing new texts, and re-analysing commonly used texts with new feminist methodology, this study provides a unique contribution to the fields of gender and horror studies. Focusing on horror fiction and film, this book reviews textual treatments of birth and motherhood, and how they differ from representations of fatherhood. Motherhood and birth are represented as revolting in several ways. Mothers in horror do not fulfil their gender role, and the neglect of motherhood by a woman is deemed horrific because it is the antithesis of Western patriarchal ideals of female identity. These mothers are unforgiven. Bad fathers, in contrast, are given moments of restoration that allow audiences or readers to feel immediate sympathy for them. Examining conception, birth, motherhood and fathers, this work provides a unique exploration of the monstrous and the marginalized within the horror genre.

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

This book examines childbirth and parenting in horror texts. By analysing new texts, and re-analysing commonly used texts with new feminist methodology, this study provides a unique contribution to the fields of gender and horror studies. Focusing on horror fiction and film, this book reviews textual treatments of birth and motherhood, and how they differ from representations of fatherhood. Motherhood and birth are represented as revolting in several ways. Mothers in horror do not fulfil their gender role, and the neglect of motherhood by a woman is deemed horrific because it is the antithesis of Western patriarchal ideals of female identity. These mothers are unforgiven. Bad fathers, in contrast, are given moments of restoration that allow audiences or readers to feel immediate sympathy for them. Examining conception, birth, motherhood and fathers, this work provides a unique exploration of the monstrous and the marginalized within the horror genre.

More books from Emerald Publishing Limited

Cover of the book Recent Developments in Alternative Finance by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Communication and Information Technologies Annual by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Parking by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Gender Panic, Gender Policy by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Multi-Channel Marketing, Branding and Retail Design by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Theory and Method in Higher Education Research by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Practical and Theoretical Implications of Successfully Doing Difference in Organizations by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Accelerating Change in Schools by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Native Games by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Comprehensive Strategic Management by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book 35th Anniversary Retrospective by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Advances in the Visual Analysis of Social Movements by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book International Pedagogical Practices of Teachers (Part 2) by Amanda DiGioia
Cover of the book Firms, Boards and Gender Quotas by Amanda DiGioia
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