[Discussion] CFP: Class and Reality TV (8/20/05; SCMS, 3/2/06-3/5/06)

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From: Terri Ginsberg <t.ginsberg.1@alumni.nyu.edu>

Society for Cinema and Media Studies
March 2-5, 2006
Vancouver, Canada
http://www.cmstudies.org/conference_index.html

The SCMS Caucus on Class ( http://terri1.home.mindspring.com ) is sponsoring
the following call for papers.  Please send 150-word proposal, plus brief
bibliography and bio statement, by August 20, 2005.

"Class Issues in Reality Television"
The rising popularity of reality television has transformed television
programming, yet important questions remain about the genre's representation
of class as well as its influence on modes of production in the television
industry. Papers are sought which explore the ideological dimensions of this
televisual genre. Are reality shows more "democratic" because "real" people
volunteer to take part? How might a class analysis broaden our understanding of
shows like Wife Swap and The Apprentice? What are the implications for labor
relations in the industry and for other televisual genres as editors come
increasingly to serve as producers, and producers as writers?

CONTACT:  Yasmin Nair - nairyasmin@yahoo.com


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