Feminism and the Politics of Resilience

Feminism and the Politics of ResilienceExplore 'Feminism and the Politics of Resilience', a groundbreaking work by cultural studies scholar Angela McRobbie. This insightful book delves into the intersections of feminism and neoliberalism, highlighting how the pressures of popular culture and media shape contemporary women's lives. McRobbie presents a compelling feminist critique of neoliberal ideologies, exploring how consumer culture perpetuates social polarization and undermines feminist

Explore 'Feminism and the Politics of Resilience', a groundbreaking work by cultural studies scholar Angela McRobbie. This insightful book delves into the intersections of feminism and neoliberalism, highlighting how the pressures of popular culture and media shape contemporary women's lives. McRobbie presents a compelling feminist critique of neoliberal ideologies, exploring how consumer culture perpetuates social polarization and undermines feminist solidarity. With a focus on anti-welfarism and the ways women are urged into 'contraceptive employment', this book introduces innovative concepts like 'visual media governmentality' and the 'perfect-imperfect-resilience' triage. Ideal for students and scholars in cultural studies, media studies, sociology, and women's studies, this text serves as a vital resource for understanding the intricacies of modern feminist thought. Join the dialogue around resilience in a hard-edged world and examine the implications for future feminisms. Don’t miss out on this essential reading that critiques the pressures of contemporary womanhood. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509525072. Year: 2020. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 200.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509525072
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200


Description:
In this short and provocative book, cultural studies scholar Angela McRobbie develops a much-needed feminist account of neoliberalism. Highlighting the ways in which popular culture and the media actively produce and sustain the cultural imaginary for social polarization, she shows how there is substantial pressure on women not just to be employed, but to prioritize working life. She fiercely challenges the media gatekeepers who shape contemporary womanhood by means of exposure and public shaming, and pays particular attention to the endemic nature of anti-welfarism as it is addressed to women, thereby reducing the scope for feminist solidarity In this theoretically rich and deep analysis of current cultural processes, McRobbie introduces a series of concepts including 'visual media governmentality' and the urging of women into work as 'contraceptive employment'. Foregrounding a triage of ideas as the 'perfect-imperfect-resilience' McRobbie conveys some of the key means by which consumer capitalism attempts to manage the threats posed by the new feminisms. She proposes that 'resilience' emerges as a compromise, as hard-edged neoliberalism proffers the option of a return to liberal feminism.A lively and devastating critique, Feminism and the Politics of Resilience offers a much-needed wake-up call. It is essential reading for students and scholars of cultural studies, media, sociology, and women's and gender studies.