Description
Consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are an alternative to normative monogamous relationships that are often not represented in media and when they are it is often in a negative light. Research shows that CNM behaviors are highly stigmatized. I examined the representation of CNM in two popular television shows, Shameless and American Horror Story: Hotel. American Horror Story: Hotel represents CNM in a negative way whereas Shameless aims for a more progressive viewpoint. I conclude that American Horror Story: Hotel contributes to the stereotypes surrounding CNM while Shameless attempts to normalize an uncommon style of relationship.
Copyright Statement
Included in this item (2)
Permanent Link
Permanent Link
Permanent Link
Details
Title
- Changing Attitudes Around Consensual Non-Monogamy: A Media Analysis
Contributors
Agent
- Town, Angelica (Author)
- Ingram-Waters, Mary (Thesis director)
- Fedock, Rachel (Committee member)
- Department of Psychology (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2020-05
Subjects
Collections this item is in