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OverviewThis book examines the proliferation of surrogacy storylines on TV, exploring themes of infertility, motherhood, parenting and family. It investigates how, despite reproductive technologies’ ability to flex contours of family, the shows’ narratives work to uphold the white, heterosexual, genetically-reproduced family as the ideal. In dialogue with responses from a range of female viewers, both mothers and non-mothers, the book scrutinises the construction of family ideology on television with studies including Coronation Street (1960-present), Giuliana & Bill (2009-2014), Rules of Engagement (2007-2013), The New Normal (2012-2013), Top of the Lake: China Girl (2017) The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-present) and film Baby Mama (2008). These studies raise a number of questions; is homosexuality only acceptable when it echoes heterosexual norms? Are female characters only fulfilled when they are genetic mothers? Does heterosexual romanceoverride technology in the cure for infertility? While the answers to these questions may suggest that television still conforms to heteronormative narratives, this book importantly demonstrates that audiences desire alternative happy endings that show infertile female characters more positively and recognise alternative kinship formations as meaningful. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lulu Le VayPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2019 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783030175726ISBN 10: 3030175723 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 14 August 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The reproduction of the family.- Chapter 3: Cultural narratives of the family.- Chapter 4: I want a baby!.- Chapter 5: Becoming ordinary.- Chapter 6: Infertile bodies.- Chapter 7: Queer futures.- Chapter 8: The Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationLulu Le Vay is a Visiting Lecturer and Module Leader for University of West London, Roehampton, and University of Westminster, UK. She is also a professional DJ and music consultant who performs regularly at art happenings and exclusive music events across the UK and globally. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |