Questioned Faith, Dubious Ethics, and Intellectual Understandings: Feminist Readings of Popular Culture for Young Women

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

This panel employs feminist readings in order to explore the ethics and intellect of popular culture texts enjoyed by young women. Specifically, the panel offers analysis of continuing debates regarding the appropriateness of Judy Blume novels; an exploration of "tweenage" novels and how they place young readers into experience; consideration of how women's work ethic is portrayed in Gilmore Girls; and exploration of how Georgia O'Keeffe's works are being appropriated for young women.

Sub Unit

• Women's Caucus

Chair

• Michaela DE Meyer, Christopher Newport Univ

Respondent

• Lara Martin Lengel, Bowling Green State Univ

Session Organizer

• Jimmie Manning, Northern Kentucky University