Extended call for contributors to a readings book on television dating and makeover shows. The intent of the book is to analyze the cultural and ideological implications of these two reality television genres, and possible similarities between them. All methodologies are welcome. Proposals may focus on one or several television series within a genre or on the genre as a whole. Topics might include (but are not limited to):
Genre analysis
Similarities between the two genres
The rating process implicit in both genres
Nature of fan base
The construction of gender
Standards of beauty
The equation of appearance and happiness
Parody of a genre
Parody of societal standards
Portrayal of male/female relationships

Send a 500-word proposal, plus a brief CV, by October 30 to Dr. Judith Lancioni at lancioni@rowan.edu. Please send your proposal as an MS Word attachment. Completed articles will be due by December 30.

Send any questions to Dr. Judith Lancioni, Radio/Television/Film Dept., Rowan Univ. at lancioni@rowan.edu.