Representations of Virginity in the Media

Authors

DAKOTA MURRAYFollow

Files

Class Name

TSOC 455 The Sociology of Gender

Instructor

Natalie Jolly

Abstract/Description

This presentation focuses on representations of Virginity in media. Specifically, it uses the three virginity scripts presented within Kelly's Virginity Loss Narratives in ‘‘Teen Drama’’ Television Programs. This includes virginity as a gift, virginity as a rite of passage, and virginity as a stigma. This is supported with the inclusion of various prominent movie and television examples.

Date

2020

Keywords

virginity, media, virginity scripts, pop culture

Disciplines

Gender and Sexuality | Sociology

Recommended Citation

MURRAY, DAKOTA, "Representations of Virginity in the Media" (2020). Sociology Student Work Collection. 52.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gender_studies/52