Viewing History through a Lens: The Influence of Film on Historical Consciousness

by Bales, Brittany P.

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This thesis presents an interdisciplinary study of the significance of contemporary film in our understandings of gender, race, and sexuality in Georgian England. I argue that while films set in this period may lack the subtleties and depth of the realities that make up the Georgian era, they are still valuable in informing current discussions concerning race, gender, and sexuality. By examining such films, we learn not only more about the Georgian period and how it is presented and understood …

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This thesis presents an interdisciplinary study of the significance of contemporary film in our understandings of gender, race, and sexuality in Georgian England. I argue that while films set in this period may lack the subtleties and depth of the realities that make up the Georgian era, they are still valuable in informing current discussions concerning race, gender, and sexuality. By examining such films, we learn not only more about the Georgian period and how it is presented and understood by contemporary audiences, but these films tell us much about our own biases, attitudes, and society.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2020

Thesis Information

  • Degree:M.A.
  • University:East Tennessee State University
  • Advisor/Supervisor:Rankin, John M.
  • Pages:80

Publication Statements

  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2020

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  • proquest:2554327965

Subjects

eng European History Film Film studies gender Gender studies Georgian England History Intersectionality PDF sexuality Télévision

Writers

Bales, Brittany P. Rankin, John M.

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