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Deconstructing Howard: A Rhetorical Analysis of Hegemonic Ideologies in the Motion Picture In and Out

Carano, Marla E.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1239401898

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2009, Master of Arts, University of Akron, Communication.
This study performs an analysis on the motion picture In & Out, and its representation of hegemonic ideologies with regards to homosexuality. Through a deconstruction of the main character, Howard, and his coming out, it is determined that the film inadvertently perpetuates most traditional positive descriptors of homosexuality, and challenges most traditional negative descriptors. Although the film paints a picture of homosexuality as good and acceptable, it does so while still maintaining heteronormativity.
Mary Triece, PhD (Advisor)
71 p.
Communication
homosexuality; hegemony; ideology; gay; comedy; film; In and Out; rhetoric

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  • Carano, M. E. (2009). Deconstructing Howard: A Rhetorical Analysis of Hegemonic Ideologies in the Motion Picture In and Out [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1239401898

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Carano, Marla. Deconstructing Howard: A Rhetorical Analysis of Hegemonic Ideologies in the Motion Picture In and Out. 2009. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1239401898.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Carano, Marla. "Deconstructing Howard: A Rhetorical Analysis of Hegemonic Ideologies in the Motion Picture In and Out." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1239401898

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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