| ID | 148295 |
| Title Proper | Prisoner of love |
| Other Title Information | sexual violence on Thai television |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Townsend, Rebecca |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Sexual violence is prevalent as a plot device in Thai primetime television dramas, called lakhon. In the dramas, it is common for the hero to rape the heroine as part of a plot in which the two are fated to be together. The act of rape, and sexual violence more generally, is contextualized by narratives and ethical frameworks that make sexual violence comprehensible and legitimate. Gender violence is grounded in historical notions of sexual authority that deny female sexual agency. Thai lakhon, being the main form of televised domestic entertainment in Thailand, represent a critical element in the regulation of gendered forms of behavior and contribute to a culture in which women are subject to judgment and punishment. |
| `In' analytical Note | Critical Asian Studies Vol. 48, No.4; Dec 2016: p.579-596 |
| Journal Source | Critical Asian Studies 2016-12 48, 4 |
| Key Words | Popular Culture ; Sexual Violence ; Television ; Thailan ; Gender and Sexuality |