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Examining the portrayal of Jews in films and television from the 1970s to today, this work highlights the sexualization and racialization of Jewish characters. It analyzes how shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and films such as Inglourious Basterds challenge American sexual norms through their often anti-Semitic representations. By exploring the intersection of race and sexuality, the book reveals the broader implications of these media depictions on societal perceptions of Jewish identity.
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Jews in Contemporary Visual Entertainment, Carol Siegel
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Jews in Contemporary Visual Entertainment
- Subtitle
- Raced, Sexed, and Erased
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carol Siegel
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press (IPS)
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780253060235
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Examining the portrayal of Jews in films and television from the 1970s to today, this work highlights the sexualization and racialization of Jewish characters. It analyzes how shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and films such as Inglourious Basterds challenge American sexual norms through their often anti-Semitic representations. By exploring the intersection of race and sexuality, the book reveals the broader implications of these media depictions on societal perceptions of Jewish identity.