Beyond the Male Stereotype: Complicating Female Geek and Nerd Figures in Contemporary US Comedy Series
The “nerd” or “geek” in US-American film and television has been a popular mainstay to represent distinct social hierarchies. This article aims to highlight the emergence of engaging and relatable female nerds and geeks that subvert the stereotypes associated with such figures in comedy TV series an...
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Main Author: | Ankita Dolai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Association for American Studies
2024-09-01
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Series: | European Journal of American Studies |
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Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/ejas/22629 |
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