Do I Look Funny In This?

An investigation into the perception and representation of female comedians on the stand-up circuit and their audiences.

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• Leah Dennison

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• 56 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

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The dissertation explores how female comedians are perceived and represented in stand-up comedy, focusing on their interactions with audiences. It reviews key theories of humor, including repression, release, and incongruity, to provide a theoretical framework for understanding these dynamics. The research aims to shed light on the unique challenges and experiences faced by women in the comedy circuit, contributing to discussions about gender and humor in contemporary media.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback