Beyond patriarchy: Six Feet Under and the older woman

Wilson, Sherryl

Abstract

The chapter explores the ways in which ageing femininities are constructed in the TV drama Six Feet under by looking at the characters of Ruth Fisher and her friend Bettina. The chapter argues that through the rule breaking, unruly bhaviour, the TV show (unusually) positions the older women in interesting and complex ways that addresses questions and issues in relation to ageing.

Citation

Wilson, S. (2012). Beyond patriarchy: Six Feet Under and the older woman. In J. Dolan, & E. Tincknell (Eds.), Ageing Femininities: Troubling RepresentationsCambridge Scholars Press

• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2012
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: Ageing Femininities: Troubling Representations
• ISBN: 9781443838832
• Keywords: ageing femininities, Ruth Fisher, Bettina, Six Feet Under, TV drama, unruly
• Publisher URL: http://www.c-s-p.org/Flyers/Aging-Femininities--Troubling-Representations-1-4438-3883-7.htm