How Long to Read A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture

How Long Does it Take to Read A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture by Angharad N. Valdivia

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From ads for Victoria's Secret to the character roles of Rosie Perez, the mass media have been defining race and femininity. In this diverse set of essays, Angharad N. Valdivia breaks theoretical and methodological boundaries by exploring the relationship of the media to various audiences. Throughout A Latina in the Land of Hollywood we are challenged to think differently about the media messages we often unconsciously consume, such as the popular representations of certain Latina cultural icons. Valdivia shows how reporters focus on Guatemalan activist Rigoberta Menchœ's big smile, Brazilian media magnate Xuxa's blonde hair, and Puerto Rican actress Rosie Perez's high-pitched voice, never quite creating a comprehensive portrayal of these women. In her discussion of lingerie catalogs, Valdivia uncovers a similarly skewed depiction. The lush, high-class bedrooms of Victoria's Secret differ as much from the earthy, spare world of Frederick's of Hollywood as the types, sizes, and uses of the lingerie that the two companies sell. Valdivia takes a look at family films, arguing that single mothers are almost always portrayed as either trampy floozies or sexless, hapless women, whereas single dads fare much better. Whether examining one teenager's likes and dislikes or considering single parenthood in family films, Valdivia investigates how popular culture has become the arena in which we struggle to know ourselves and to make ourselves known. She calls for scholars to move beyond investigating implicit themes in films and media to studying the ways that audiences of different colors, ages, genders, and sexual preferences might understand or misunderstand such cultural messages. A Latina in the Land of Hollywood aims to explode traditional discussions of media and popular culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in popular culture, television, and film.

How long is A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture?

A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture by Angharad N. Valdivia is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture aloud.

What Reading Level is A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture?

A Latina in the Land of Hollywood and Other Essays on Media Culture is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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