Consuming Agency and Desire in Romance

Stories of Love, Laughter, and Empowerment

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Communication, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Interpersonal Relations
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Author: Jenni M. Simon ISBN: 9781498536905
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: November 15, 2017
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Jenni M. Simon
ISBN: 9781498536905
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: November 15, 2017
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

The romance industry has profited on the fantasies of women for centuries. However, as a new generation of women raised under the guidance of second-wave feminists take up the reins of romance production, romance novels and films have increasingly challenged tired stereotypes labeling romantic stories as formulaic fodder. This book examines how the romance genre serves women in multiple ways, from escapism to sexual education, from fantasy to fun, and most importantly, as a site of production for feminist texts.

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The romance industry has profited on the fantasies of women for centuries. However, as a new generation of women raised under the guidance of second-wave feminists take up the reins of romance production, romance novels and films have increasingly challenged tired stereotypes labeling romantic stories as formulaic fodder. This book examines how the romance genre serves women in multiple ways, from escapism to sexual education, from fantasy to fun, and most importantly, as a site of production for feminist texts.

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