Gender in Popular Culture Images of Men and Women in Literature, Visual Media and Material Culture

This is a collection of essays about gender roles, images, & the perceptions of gender. Eleven college professors have brought together their expertise on how gender is expressed in literature (comic books, teen romances, detective novels, & belles lettres); visual media (films, theater, sports); & material culture (dress/image). These are the forms that shape our lives & our identities in a media age. This book is an excellent vehicle for classes, but it was designed for the general reader as well. No jargon. It could be used for discussion groups in churches & libraries & ought to stimulate follow-up discussions & projects. The editors are a husband & wife team: Dr. Peter Rollins is an academic & Susan Rollins is a business woman in Tulsa who, along with her husband, regularly attends Popular Culture meetings where she encountered ideas needed in the marketplace. GENDER IN POPULAR CULTURE is her attempt to bridge the gap between professionals & readers. The book is laid out for easy reading & is illustrated with many examples of figures, issues & images analyzed. Order from Ridgemont Press, Rt. 3, Box 80, Cleveland, OK 74020; 918-243-7637.Rollins, Susan is the author of 'Gender in Popular Culture Images of Men and Women in Literature, Visual Media and Material Culture' with ISBN 9780964175501 and ISBN 0964175509.