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The Filthiest People Alive: Productions of Urban Spaces and Populations in the Films of John Waters

Everette, Dennis W.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1325613384

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2011, Master of Arts, Miami University, Geography.
Within society, a variety of attitudes concerning urbanized spaces exists. Some people adore cities while others detest them. More specifically, there is often a fear of those that dwell in the city. These perceptions are based on difference of class, race, sexuality, or deviance from the constructed social norm. The portrayal of cities in film, both negatively and positively, is a well-established trend. This thesis offers insight into perceptions of the city, its spaces and culture, by bringing together processes of othering, abjection, socio-spatial exclusion, and territoriality to try to explain fear and apprehension of urban space. Cinematic film is a valuable source of geographic knowledge, and John Waters’ work speaks to urban spaces and inhabitants deemed undesirable by the hegemonic groups in society. This thesis elucidates his production of the city; his films depict his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland as a refuge of delinquents, miscreants, and perverts.
Dr. Marcia England (Advisor)
Dr. Bruce D'Arcus (Committee Member)
Dr. Roxanne Ornelas (Committee Member)
80 p.
Geography
filmic geography; urban; identity; abjection; othering; media representation

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  • Everette, D. W. (2011). The Filthiest People Alive: Productions of Urban Spaces and Populations in the Films of John Waters [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1325613384

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Everette, Dennis. The Filthiest People Alive: Productions of Urban Spaces and Populations in the Films of John Waters. 2011. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1325613384.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Everette, Dennis. "The Filthiest People Alive: Productions of Urban Spaces and Populations in the Films of John Waters." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1325613384

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