Feminism and Pop Culture: Seal Studies »

Whether or not we like to admit it, pop culture is a lens through which we alternately view and shape the world around us. When it comes to feminism, pop culture aids us in translating feminist philosophies, issues, and concepts into everyday language, making them relevant and relatable. In Feminism and Pop Culture, author and cofounder of Bitch magazine Andi Zeisler traces the impact of feminism on pop culture (and vice versa) from the 1940s to the present and beyond. With a comprehensive overview of the intertwining relationship between women and pop culture, this book is an ideal introduction to discussing feminism and daily life.

Prologue vii Chapter 1 Pop and Circumstance: Why Pop Culture Matters 1 Chapter 2 American Dreams, Stifled Realities: Women and Pop Culture in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s 23 Chapter 3 We Haven's Come a Long Way, and Don't Call me Baby: The 1970s and '80s 57 Chapter 4 What Women Want: The 1990s 89 Chapter 5 Women Under the Influence: Pop Culture Now and Beyond 121 Reader's Guide 149 Further Reading and Resources 151 Sources 161 Index 167 Acknowledgments 179 About the Author 181