‘The last nice guy in New York’ : unraveling toxic masculinity in Netflix’s <i>You</i>

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dc.contributor.advisor Collins, Rachael E., 1976-
dc.creator Leonardi Bison, Alice
dc.date.accessioned 2024-05-02T17:17:06Z
dc.date.available 2024-05-02T17:17:06Z
dc.date.issued 2024-04-21
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31913
dc.description 1 online resource (52 pages)
dc.description Includes abstract and appendix.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-49).
dc.description.abstract This thesis approaches Season 1 of Netflix's <i>You</i> to unravel the interaction between toxic masculinity and the framing of romantic courtship in relationships. Through a feminist and framing theory lens, this research explores how the protagonist, Joe Goldberg, rationalizes forms of controlling coercive violence as a behaviour that stems from love. Through a thematic analysis, this study identifies three stages in Joe's relationship with Beck that demonstrate patterns of obsession, control, and victim blaming. It uncovers the show's implicit endorsement of Joe's actions as romantic gestures. Moreover, it digs into the framing of other characters and the show's ambiguity in depicting Joe as a feminist figure despite his misogynistic behaviour. By engaging with literature on stalking and media influence, this research criticizes the societal implications of blurring the lines between toxic masculinity and romantic pursuit, ultimately advocating for more nuanced portrayals of gendered violence in popular culture. en_CA
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dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.title ‘The last nice guy in New York’ : unraveling toxic masculinity in Netflix’s <i>You</i> en_CA
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thesis.degree.name Bachelor of Arts (Honours Criminology)
thesis.degree.level Undergraduate
thesis.degree.discipline Criminology
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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