Bücher von Erika Engstrom

Religion Across Television Genres: Community, Orange Is the New Black, The Walking Dead, and Supernatural connects communication theories to the religious content of TV programs from an array of forms and content genres.

Widely hailed as one of the best feminist-oriented series on television, NBC's Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) presents a multifaceted text for examining the incorporation of feminist ideology into its storylines. This book analyzes the various ways the series presented feminism as a positive force, such as the satirical portrayal of patriarchy.

In response to the growing scope and popularity of wedding-related offerings and the media attention given to celebrity and royal weddings, this book critically examines various bridal media outlets, artifacts, and the messages they convey about women today. It discusses the portrayal of women as brides in media coverage throughout history.

Offering more than a discussion of the show itself, this book offers historical insight for thinking about serious issues that "modern" working women continue to face today: balancing their work and personal lives, competing with other women, and controlling their own bodies and reproductive choices.