Kiss Of The Vampire Context Flashcards
What is intertextuality?
Recognition of media across different contexts
Intertextuality refers to the relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other.
Define voyeurism in media.
The practice of observing others in a way that is often considered intrusive
Voyeurism can involve watching others without their knowledge, often in a sexualized context.
What does passive entertainment refer to?
Entertainment that allows viewers to observe without taking action
Examples include watching movies or television shows where the audience does not participate.
What is the significance of the 1960s in cultural context?
A time of transition with shifts in social attitudes and media representations
The 1960s saw significant changes in gender roles, sexual liberation, and cultural perceptions.
What does the term ‘sexual liberation’ refer to?
Increased access to contraception, divorce, and abortion laws
This term reflects the changing attitudes towards sexuality and women’s rights during the 1960s.
What was a key aspect of second wave feminism in the United States?
Seeking civil rights and opportunities for women
Second wave feminism focused on issues like workplace equality and reproductive rights.
How did horror films reflect social and cultural fears?
By containing vivid representations of violence
Horror films often mirror societal anxieties and changing norms, especially regarding gender and violence.
True or False: The portrayal of women in the 1960s was often as empowered figures rather than traditional housewives.
True
The 1960s marked a shift in media portrayals of women, showing them as dominant and aggressive.
Fill in the blank: The 1960s saw a change in attitudes towards women, leading to their objectification as _______ rather than as idealized housewives.
sex objects
This reflects the societal shift in how women were viewed in media and culture.
