Orientalism and Anti-Orientalism in the Netflix miniseries "Hollywood". An Analysis of the character "Anna May Wong" (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies, grade: 1.0, University of Münster (Anglistik und Amerikanistik), course: Theory and Literature - Diverseries, language: English, abstract: This paper examines the cultural discourses of Orientalism and Anti-Orientalism in American cinema, focusing on the representation of the character Anna May Wong in the Netflix miniseries "Hollywood." By analyzing the portrayal of Wong, a pioneering Chinese American actress, the paper explores how Orientalist stereotypes were perpetuated during the Golden Age of Hollywood and how these representations reflect broader cultural prejudices and power dynamics. The study highlights Wong's struggle against being typecast in stereotypical roles, her efforts to dismantle these stereotypes, and her advocacy for more nuanced and equitable portrayals of Asian women in film. Despite the miniseries' attempt to challenge Orientalism by reimagining Hollywood's history with a more inclusive narrative, it still relies on some stereotypical portrayals, underscoring the persistence of these issues in contemporary media. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for more accurate and diverse representations in the entertainment industry to combat historical and ongoing discrimination.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 6
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783389039410
• Artikelnr.: 71158902