Women Scientists in Fifties Science Fiction Films
Book description
This book proposes that the social ideology of the 1950s, which was partly concerned with gender issues, saturated the ""B"" science fiction films of that era and inspired a new appreciation for the role of women in scientific advancements and other social achievements. Drawing on feminist literary and cultural theory,…
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1 author picked Women Scientists in Fifties Science Fiction Films as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
To say I had high expectations of this book would be an understatement and it certainly delivered!
Although quite niche, this book gives us a detailed look into professional women and women scientists, among other roles, in 1950s Science Fiction B movies.
Although we often believe that more recent films are more progressive, Noonan shows how even gender limitations in the 1950s still provided room for qualified women to shine in different scientific fields, both in traditional and pioneering roles. She also studies how women could have important roles at the periphery of science like computer operators or darkroom technicians.
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