On Living with Television

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Focusing on the interplay between television and daily life, Amy Holdsworth explores how the medium fosters intimacy and shapes routines. Utilizing insights from feminist studies, queer theory, and disability studies, she reflects on personal experiences, including the joy Disney videos brought to her disabled sister and the role of bedtime television in caregiver-child relationships. By examining binge-watching and its connections to home and identity, Holdsworth illustrates television's powerful influence on our lives and relationships, making it a vital subject for autobiographical writing.