Routledge Postfeminism and Paternity in Contemporary US Film

Explore the changing landscape of masculinity through this academic study from Routledge. Postfeminism and Paternity in Contemporary US Film: Framing Fatherhood examines how fatherhood is represented in popular American cinema during the early twenty-first century. This book connects cinematic portrayals to postfeminist discourse to identify the specific tropes and paradigms used to define ideal masculinity in paternal roles. By analyzing a wide variety of genres, the text provides a deep look into how different film styles communicate these themes. Readers can study how fatherhood functions within historical epics, war films, westerns, and action movies, as well as in bromantic comedies, male melodramas, and family comedies. This work is a valuable resource for those studying film history, gender studies, or contemporary media, offering a clear look at how cinema shapes our understanding of fatherhood and gender roles in the modern era.