It's (Not) Only a Joke: The Changing Face of Sexist Humor in M*A*S*H

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dc.contributor.authorBlūma, Alise
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-23T13:43:33Z
dc.date.available2021-08-23T13:43:33Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionRecommended Citation: Blūma, Alise. “It's (Not) Only a Joke: The Changing Face of Sexist Humor in M*A*S*H.” Royal Road, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/8A61-3810.
dc.description.abstractSexist humor in TV series enables sexist behaviors, minimizes its inappropriateness and negative effects, and contributes to misogyny existing in society. Audiences consuming television media are exposed to such consequences. Visual media has a massive impact on its viewers; therefore, it must reflect progressive and non-discriminatory values. Creators and producers bear a responsibility in enabling positive change and conversation about sexist humor and behaviors by producing media that eradicates such practices. TV series M*A*S*H (1972-1983) offers a framework for progressive humor. It relied heavily on sexist humor in its earlier seasons for much of the series comedy, featuring humor based on behaviors such as female objectification, misogyny in the workplace, and female characters created through warped sexist stereotypes. However, influenced by growing social change, M*A*S*H was successful in reworking its harmful humor into a productive one. The sexism within the show is transformed to illustrate the absurdity of such behaviors and female characters become more than props for comedic relief, thus allowing for reflection and productive conversation.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBlūma, Alise. “It's (Not) Only a Joke: The Changing Face of Sexist Humor in M*A*S*H.” Royal Road, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/8A61-3810.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.48497/8a61-3810
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11868/2116
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherKeyhole Pressen_US
dc.subjectM*A*S*Hen_US
dc.subjectSexist humoren_US
dc.subjectSitcomsen_US
dc.titleIt's (Not) Only a Joke: The Changing Face of Sexist Humor in M*A*S*Hen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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