Adventures in Shondaland : Identity Politics and the Power of Representation

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Griffin, Rachel Alicia, Editor.

Meyer, Michaela D. E., Editor.

Jones, Richard G., contribution by.

Vajjala, Emily, contribution by.

McAlister, Joan Faber, contribution by.

Furgerson, Jessica L., contribution by.

Billinson, Jennifer, contribution by.

Petermon, Jade, contribution by.

Abdi, Shadee, contribution by.

Calafell, Bernadette, contribution by.

Young, Stephanie, contribution by.

Pham, Vincent, contribution by.

Washington, Myra, contribution by.

Harris, Tina, contribution by.

Orbe, Mark P., contribution by.

Ingram-Waters, Mary, contribution by.

Balderas, Leslie, contribution by.

Ames, Melissa, contribution by.

Swenson, Sean, contribution by.

Jones, Richard G., Jr., contribution by.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (278 p.) ill

Place of Publication:

Rutgers University Press

Summary:

Shonda Rhimes is one of the most powerful players in contemporary American network television. Beginning with her break-out hit series Greys Anatomy, she has successfully debuted Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and The Catch. Rhimess work is attentive to identity politics, post- identity politics, power, and representation, addressing innumerable societal issues. Rhimes intentionally addresses these issues with diverse characters and story lines that center, for example, on interracial friendships and relationships, LGBTIQ relationships and parenting, the impact of disability on familial and work dynamics, and complex representations of womanhood. This volume serves as a means to theorize Rhimess contributions and influence by inspiring provocative conversations about television as a deeply politicized institution and exploring how Rhimes fits into the implications of twenty-first century television.

ISBN:

9780813596334

0813596335