Feminism, Self-Presentation, and Pinterest: The Labor of Wedding
Planning argues that Pinterest, which has been largely criticized for
perpetuating vapid stereotypical gender roles, is actually a dynamic
digital curation tool that facilitates meaning-making around the
important cultural event of the Western wedding. Emily S. Johnson,
through a thorough examination of how aspiring brides use the platform
to plan their weddings, found that Pinterest is a unique platform that
offers brides the opportunity to construct their own wedding identity
by engaging in creativity and exercising voice and agency during
planning. Even if the content they are consuming does support tenets
of patriarchy or gender roles, brides are able to make their own
choices, rather than having their goals determined for them through
societal or familial norms and expectations. The platform integrates
both the online and offline “labors” of wedding planning as brides
create meaning through the curation process and connect with the self
as they execute their planning. Overall, Johnson argues that, far from
the stereotypes of fantasizing about dream weddings and luxurious
lifestyles that may be unrealistic, Pinterest gives brides increased
ability to make their own, specialized vision come to life. Scholars
of women’s studies, gender studies, communication, media studies,
cultural studies, and rhetoric will find this book particularly
useful.
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The Labor of Wedding Planning
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9798216237952
Publisert
2025
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Utgiver
Bloomsbury USA
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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