Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Feminism, cultural studies and popular culture
3. Film studies and the woman's film
4. Reading romantic fiction
5. Soap operas and their audiences
6. Consumption and material culture
7. Fashion and beuaty practices
8. Youth cultures and popular music
9. Conclusions

About the Author

Joanne Hollows is Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Nottingham Trent University