The Kardashian Matriarchy and Feminist Theory
Document Type
Panel Presentation
Start Date
18-4-2019 3:30 PM
End Date
18-4-2019 4:45 PM
Keywords
kardashians, matriarchy, feminism, reality, television, social media, pop culture, media
Biography
Lydia Sylvester is a West Virginia native studying Political Science at Marshall University in preparation for law school following the conclusion of her studies. Since she will be taking a gap year after earning her Bachelors degree due to earning a four year degree in only two years, she will be continuing in her position as a Client Intake Specialist at Warner Law Offices, in Charleston, WV.
Major
Political Science
Advisor for this project
Dr. Jamie Warner
Abstract
Reality Television has been around for the past 48 years and has increasingly became more political in its nature. Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered in 2007 and the family has since become a Matriarchal Empire that touches on sensitive topics that are often overlooked. In this paper, I will seek to explore how feminism has plaid a role in the Kardashian families success and the political repercussions they dodge in very unique ways. Additionally, I will be examining the relation between this constructed reality in regards to Capitalism and Neoliberalism.
The Kardashian Matriarchy and Feminist Theory
Reality Television has been around for the past 48 years and has increasingly became more political in its nature. Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered in 2007 and the family has since become a Matriarchal Empire that touches on sensitive topics that are often overlooked. In this paper, I will seek to explore how feminism has plaid a role in the Kardashian families success and the political repercussions they dodge in very unique ways. Additionally, I will be examining the relation between this constructed reality in regards to Capitalism and Neoliberalism.
