| Women in STEM on Television: Critical Essays Contributor(s): Carlson, Ashley Lynn (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1476669414 ISBN-13: 9781476669410 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism - Social Science | Women's Studies - Social Science | Gender Studies |
| Dewey: 791.456 |
| LCCN: 2018003220 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.8" W x 8.7" (0.65 lbs) 220 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Women remain woefully underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Negative stereotypes about women in these fields are pervasive, rooted in the debunked claim that women have less aptitude than men in science and math. While some TV series present portrayals that challenge this generalization, others reinforce troubling biases--sometimes even as writers and producers attempt to champion women in STEM. This collection of new essays examines numerous popular series, from children's programs to primetime shows, and discusses the ways in which these narratives inform cultural ideas about women in STEM. |