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Dissertation
Black Women Are Human Beings, Not Property: A Feminist Perspective of Spike Lee's 1986 and 2017 Productions of She's Gotta Have It
2019
Overview
The overarching purpose of this study is to mobilize Black feminism in order to deconstruct how She’s Gotta Have It’s story line paradoxically challenges and/or reinforces misogynistic and stereotypical understandings of Black women. Continuing to analyze and critique the portrayals of women of color in the media is vital because shows and films starring African-American actors and actresses are very popular amongst Black viewers (Abrams, 2012). These negative depictions of Black women in media continue to affect the way Black people, as well as American society, values, identifies and idealizes Black women in general (Francois, 2012).This study begins with a review of literature of concepts and theories regarding the representation of Black women in the media. By approaching these issues with a feminist perspective, this thesis explores the societal constructions of Black women’s experiences and sexualities in a White male dominated culture. Through a comparative analysis of the evolution between the 1986 film She’s Gotta Have It and the 2017 Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, this study assesses the representation of women of color in the Black community. Lastly, it examines the public delivery of images and messages that challenge and/or reinforce the prevailing stereotypes of African American women in film and television.
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
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ISBN
1085581802, 9781085581806
