The Representation of Women’s Roles in Television Series in Spain. Analysis of the Basque and Catalan Cases

The comparison of six Spanish television dramas has enabled us to analyse the role of women in these fictional products. In the series analysed there is a persistence of males playing the leading roles, as well as a reiteration of female stereotypes. In the case of the Catalan television dramas on T...

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Published in:Communication & Society 2013-06, Vol.26 (3), p.67-97
Main Authors: Anna Tous-Rovirosa, Koldobica Meso-Ayerdi, Nuria Simelio-Sola
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
fiction
gender
social representation
television series
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Summary:The comparison of six Spanish television dramas has enabled us to analyse the role of women in these fictional products. In the series analysed there is a persistence of males playing the leading roles, as well as a reiteration of female stereotypes. In the case of the Catalan television dramas on TVC (El cor de la ciutat, Ventdelplà and Infidels) a more positive treatment of femininity could be observed in the series dealing with social customs. In the Basque productions on EITB (Goenkale, Martin and Mi querido Klikowsky) there is a perpetuation of the cliché of the Basque woman as being strong and capable of managing her home and family, as well as of her feelings.
ISSN:2386-7876