Women and the Media in Capitalism and Socialism

'The book offers a multidimensional analysis that spans various countries, media landscapes, and sociopolitical contexts, illustrating the pervasive nature of gender inequality and the challenges of dismantling patriarchal structures. [...] This work not only contributes significantly to the fields of gender studies and media studies but also serves as a call to action for addressing the intertwined oppressions of women, media, and nature in the quest for a more just world.'

-- Jing Cai, International Journal of Communication

'Women and the Media in Capitalism and Socialism: An Ecofeminist Inquiry, edited by Dr. Martina Topić, is a timely contribution to examine the position of women in the context of the political economy of the media. Through the socialist ecofeminist lenses, Topić advances knowledge of the topic by providing collective views from both capitalist (Section I of the book) and socialist and/or post-socialist (Section II of the book) countries, which makes it one of the most unique contributions to the literature. While embracing a variety of economic contexts, the book offers diverse perspectives from all contributing chapters in discussing historically rooted masculinity, sexism, violence, inequality, underrepresentation, dual expectations, and lack of recognition faced by women in the media industry. The status of women in the media as reflected through social change and social movements deserves more attention and this book is a MUST-READ.'

-- Dr. Juan Meng, Associate Professor, University of Georgia, and author of PR Women with Influence: Breaking through the Ethical and Leadership Challenges

'This is an exciting international collaboration examining the political economy of women in the media industries. Issues of autonomy and constraint are explored in pressing matters of women’s visibility and their representation. The reader is drawn to consider just how women are represented but also how women as cultural workers are perceived in different socio-economic contexts. This collection will be of interest to scholars of the cultural industries, gender identities and relations in the workplace, and those of journalism.'

-- Professor Jayne Raisborough. Author of Lifestyle Media and the Formation of the Self and Fat Bodies Health and the M