Critical Thinking About Sex Love and Romance in the Mass Media

<p>This distinctive volume explores how romantic coupleship is represented in books magazines popular music movies television and the Internet within entertainment advertising and news/information. This reader offers diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches on the representation of romantic relationships across the media spectrum. <br><br>Filling a void in existing media scholarship this collection explores the media’s influence on perceptions and expectations in relationships including the myths stereotypes and prescriptions manifested throughout the press. Featuring fresh voices as well as the perspectives of seasoned veterans contributions include quantitative and qualitative studies along with cultural/critical feminist and descriptive analyses. This anthology has been developed for use in courses on mass media and society media studies and media literacy. In addition to its use in coursework it is highly relevant for scholars researchers and others interested in how the media influence the personal lives of individuals.</p>