Spectacle, Sexualization, and Gendered Humor: Female Marginalization in American Late-Night Talk Shows

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Analysis reveals how spectacle and gendered humor marginalize women in late-night shows, suggesting a need for reform.

Female marginalization is perpetuated in late-night shows, reinforcing patriarchal power structures.
The study examines segments from major shows, showcasing how humor is often gendered and sexualized.
Employing feminist critical discourse analysis, the research highlights the construction of women as objects of amusement.
The findings indicate that normalized marginalization in media necessitates interventions for equitable representation.

Sobia Ilyas (2025) studied this question.

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