The reception of soap operas and the genre perspective

Authors

  • Juan Bautista Romero
  • María Dolores Degrado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3916/c31-2008-03-067

Keywords:

Educating in values, genre values, TV, soap operas, television consumption

Abstract

Soap opera is an entertainment phenomenon based on melodrama. Along its existence it has been considered as a mediocre way to entertain people. Its rating and success has been discussed, but the object of this research is to point out the representation of both sexes which is offered to children through soap operas. It reflects about the inequality between both genres, helping thus to think about a patriarchal and symbolic order; a representation that favours the male supremacy..

Published

2008-10-01

How to Cite

Romero, J. B., & Degrado, M. D. (2008). The reception of soap operas and the genre perspective. Comunicar, 16(31). https://doi.org/10.3916/c31-2008-03-067