bell hooks - Theory of Feminism

• society is based on exclusions, and we must address this
• radical feminism is the only way to address inequality, not just for women, but men as well

Intersectional feminism - an exclusive form of feminism that includes everybody

Problematise - creates a problem

Applying hook's theory - Les Revenants as social exclusion

• symbolic annihilation - the complete lack of representation of a certain group of people
• a complete lack of representation of people of colour in the main cast of Les Revenants
• perhaps this reflects a stereotype of French rural living
• this lack of representation can alienate audiences of colour
• ownership comes up in question here
• while the BBC is publicly owned, Les Revenants is produced and published by the privately owned Canal+ in France which has far fewer obligations
• additionally, France is a postcolonial country, and is institutionally racist in many facets. Les Revenants is a prestige show that demonstrates an exclusive ideology that ultimately excludes people of colour

Is San Junipero inclusive and emancipatory?

• reinforces the stereotype that to be queer is all about clubbing and sex
• this could alienate queer audiences
• their relationship is arguably toxic (Yorkie tells Kelly to pass over)
• by casting two very attractive women, the show is guilty of fetishizing lesbian relationships to appeal to an audience

Applying hook's theory - Les Revenants as inclusive and complex

• despite being monoracial in terms of representation, Les Revenants has a range of different characters
• Victor is completely enigmatic and mysterious
• there are a range of different characteristics to identify with, regardless of personal identity
• Simon - not interested in pursuing sex with Lena, serious and mysterious
• Mr Costa - suddenly overcome with murderous intent, highly atypical representation of an older person
• seeing old people represented in TV shows is a rarity
• the twins and their weird link
• we must consider this from a French perspective, from a British perspective, Lena is a refreshing character as she is not criticised for having multiple sexual partners and enjoying her life

• Julie is a complex and atypical representation of a woman. Her job is perhaps stereotypical of a woman, being a home help, and suggests a caring nature. However, she sounds particularly not interested in Mr Costa's situation
• additionally, Julie is watching The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in a darkened room
• her costume is somewhat  masculine, with baggy jeans, a shirt and an oversized jumper
• by living alone, it is symbolically insinuated that Julie is an independent woman and is clearly capable of looking after herself. Julie's social housing flat is covered in tasteful posters and stacks of paperback books, suggesting that she is educated and of a lower income