Document Type

Article

Source Publication Title

Critical Studies in Media Communication

Abstract

Since most women do not experience birth firsthand before giving birth themselves, many U.S. American birthing women draw knowledge from media representations for understanding what to expect during delivery. Most media representations of birth uphold a medical model, presenting many women with limited options for birth and reducing the agency available to women in their healthcare choices. Lack of choice and agency play into some of the issues surrounding the high rate of maternal mortality in the U.S., compared to other developed nations. This paper analyzes “The Miracle of Birth” scene from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Darci’s home birth on Jane the Virgin from a feminist rhetorical lens to explore the possibilities and limitations in media representati

Disciplines

Communication | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Publication Date

12-27-2019

Language

English

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