Intersectional Athlete Body on Reality TV - Mtvs the Challenge

This book examines the treatment of women, non-white and queer participants on MTV's The Challenge. It will interest Reality TV studies, Gender studies, Race and Sexuality studies.

List of contents

Introduction
1. Battle of the Sexes
2. The Paradox of Black Masculinity
3. Fear of the Queer
Conclusion: Challenge-ing the Future
Index

About the author

Laura Langlade holds a PhD in Film and Television Studies from the University of Roehampton, London.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Langlade, Laura (University of Roehampton Langlade
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032874043
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3287404-3
• No. of pages: 106
• Series: Routledge Focus on Television Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Ethnic Studies, History, Sociology, Popular Culture, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Humanities, Sports & outdoor recreation, Feminism & feminist theory, Gay & Lesbian studies, Feminism and feminist theory, TV & society, Media studies: TV and society, Gender studies: men and boys, Black & Asian Studies, Gender Studies: Men, Sports and Active outdoor recreation, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics