Ellie Tomsett, "Stand-up Comedy and Contemporary Feminisms: Sexism, Stereotypes and Structural Inequalities" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
New Books in Critical Theory
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Exploring Women in Stand-Up Comedy
This chapter delves into the motivations behind writing a book on women in stand-up comedy, discussing the evolution of feminist comedy and the need for more literature focusing on female comedians. It also explores the multidimensional approach of the book, touching on various aspects like participant backgrounds and audience dynamics in stand-up comedy events.
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