Stefania Marghitu

Stefania Marghitu, a media and television studies scholar, dives into the intriguing landscape of teen television in her book, Teen TV. She explores the evolution of teen audiences from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, analyzing how cultural contexts shape youth media. The discussion touches on the impact of shows like 90210 and Reality Bites, the complexities around sexuality representation, and the nostalgic allure of appointment viewing. Marghitu also emphasizes the importance of regional specificity and anticipates a future of thoughtful teen narratives that resonate with today's youth.