Essays about: "objectification theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words objectification theory.

1. 1. “I’m not like the other girls” : The phenomenology of affect: How is female self-expression affected by internalized misogyny?

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

   Author : Jessica Rische; [2023]
   Keywords : Internalized Misogyny; Female Self-Expression; Affect Theory; Phenomenology; Participatory Action Research; Focus Group Discussion;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to analyze the affect of internalized misogyny on female self-expression. Guided by the research question “How is female self-expression affected by internalized misogyny?” a phenomenological framework of affect based on work by Sara Ahmed is applied. READ MORE

3. 2. "It´s only the insides of our bodies that are important" : A comparison of Margaret Atwood´s novel The Handmaid´s Tale and the tv-adaptation of the novel made by Bruce Miller

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Frida Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Feminism; Sexual Objectification; Reproduction; Objectification; Tv-adaptation; The Handmaid’s Tale; Margaret Atwood;

   Abstract : This essay will compare Margaret Atwood´s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale to the tv-adaptation of the novel by Bruce Miller. In the original work, the protagonist Offred narrates the story of her life in a patriarchal society called Gilead. In contrast, the viewers are guided by different sound and visual strategies in the series. READ MORE

4. 3. An Intersectional Feminist WAP : A Unique Case Study of the Rap by Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

   Author : Nicola Garoutte; [2022]
   Keywords : sexuality; sexual script theory; hip-hop sexual script; intersectionality; intersectional feminism; feminism; feminist standpoint theory;

   Abstract : Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion have no issues telling men how they can satisfy women. While WAP is considered vulgar and crude by some, the overall message is about outspoken intersectional feminism based on sex positivity and empowerment. READ MORE

5. 4. Gazing at Beverly Marsh : A Comparative Study of Stephen King’s It and Andy Muschietti’s 2017 Film Adaptation

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Freja Lindqwister Viker; [2022]
   Keywords : Stephen King; Andy Muschietti; It ; the Male Gaze; sexual objectification; abjection;

   Abstract : This essay explores and compares the depiction of the character Beverly Marsh in Stephen King’s novel IT and Andy Muschietti’s 2017 film adaptation. The literary analysis uses the theoretical concepts of Mulvey’s the Male Gaze, Bartky’s sexual objectification theory, and Kristeva’s abjection. READ MORE

6. 5. A Cishet Man’s Poland : Compulsory Heterosexuality in Polish Legislation on Reproductive and Sexual Rights

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Lina Lodenius; [2022]
   Keywords : Abortion; compulsory heterosexuality; LGBTQIA ; Poland; queer theory; gender; gender studies; queer; EU; Europe; sexuality; ivf; surrogacy; in vitro fertilization; religion; human rights; ECHR; family; family rights; family law; LGBT; LGBT free zones; LGBTQIA; LGBTQ; right wing; populism; qualitative content analysis; thematic content analysis; genusvetenskap; genus; HBTQ; HBTQIA ; HBTQI; Polen; mänskliga rättigheter; abort; ivf; compulsory heterosexuality; queer teori; queer; ECHR; EU; Europa; europastudier; juridik; kvalitativ innehållsanalys;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes how compulsory heterosexuality is present in Polish legislation on women* and trans* people’s reproductive and sexual rights. The aim of this study is to increase an understanding of how compulsory heterosexuality’s presence in legislation regarding reproductive and sexual rights can consequently affect women* and trans* people in practice. READ MORE