Rosalind Gill Libros

The book critiques the prevailing "confidence culture" that encourages women to focus on self-love and belief as solutions to their struggles, suggesting that these messages overlook deeper social injustices. By employing Foucault's concept of technologies of self, the authors reveal how this culture promotes constant self-scrutiny and personal responsibility for systemic issues. They argue that such individualistic approaches dilute feminist movements, advocating instead for a redefined feminism that addresses structural oppression rather than merely encouraging personal empowerment.

Written in a clear and accessible style, with lots of examples from Anglo- American media. the book offers a critical introduction to the study of gender in the media, and an up-to-date assessment of the key issues and debates.

Set against the backdrop of Newfoundland, this interconnected collection of short stories explores diverse experiences across generations. Nancy navigates her youth in a colonial school, while Georgina humorously embraces women's liberation in the 1960s. Jamie revisits his resettled childhood home, and Emily uncovers unsettling truths about her new husband. Infused with the richness of Newfoundland's cultural idiom, the narratives serve as a contemporary literary homage to traditional oral storytelling.