This paper investigates about the circulation of gender models and discourses of queer identities in talent show formats in Italy, with a specific focus on The Voice (of Italy). This format was chosen as a “second generation” talent show, where the structure of the narrative is based on key elements – i.e. the blind audition and the general “positive” mood - which seem innovative compared to previous examples. The main hypothesis to be proved is that the format is built to create a space for a queer resistance, while the mainstream discourse on gender roles in talent shows seems to consolidate and reiterate heteronormativity.
Giomi, E., Perrotta, M. (2016). The Voice of Queer Italy. The Politics of Representation of GLBTQI Characters in Italian Talent Show and their Reception in On-line Discussions. In P.M.J. Karina Aveyard (a cura di), New Patterns in Global Television Formats (pp. 310-326). BRISTOL, CHICAGO : Intellect Books.
The Voice of Queer Italy. The Politics of Representation of GLBTQI Characters in Italian Talent Show and their Reception in On-line Discussions
GIOMI, ELISA
;PERROTTA, MARTA
2016-01-01
Abstract
This paper investigates about the circulation of gender models and discourses of queer identities in talent show formats in Italy, with a specific focus on The Voice (of Italy). This format was chosen as a “second generation” talent show, where the structure of the narrative is based on key elements – i.e. the blind audition and the general “positive” mood - which seem innovative compared to previous examples. The main hypothesis to be proved is that the format is built to create a space for a queer resistance, while the mainstream discourse on gender roles in talent shows seems to consolidate and reiterate heteronormativity.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
