Abstract
Harp and Bachmann highlight recent research at the intersection of feminist media theories, women, politics, female politicians, and media while noting that a majority of research tends to analyze news and mainstream media content. They also discuss some promising theoretical perspectives within the field before offering two areas that they believe are ripe for further investigation—namely intersectionality and counter-hegemonic discourses. In a context where women are still considered out-of-place in political affairs, and gendered assumptions remain prevalent in media discourse, this chapter illuminates strategies for feminist progress in the mediated political sphere at a time that more women enter into and are elected to political offices.
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Harp, D., Bachmann, I. (2018). Gender and the Mediated Political Sphere from a Feminist Theory Lens. In: Harp, D., Loke, J., Bachmann, I. (eds) Feminist Approaches to Media Theory and Research. Comparative Feminist Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90838-0_13
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