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ERIC Number: EJ663637
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
School Is Hell: Gendered Fears in Teenage Horror.
Jarvis, Christine
Educational Studies, v27 n3 p257-67 Sep 2001
Explores the use of schools as settings for teenage horror films. Asserts that these narratives reflect the stress of social pressures and uncertainties, particularly young girls. Focuses on the television show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," while making this argument. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Environment, Fear, Females, Films, Gender Issues, Secondary Education, Sexuality, Social Influences, Television
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Educational Studies is a refereed journal.