In Search of a Professional Image: How Women Comedians Engage Gender in Their Work

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Women comedians emphasize either downplaying or displaying gender, influencing their professional image in comedy.
Analysis of 540 performer profiles from 195 women comedians shows distinct styles linked to promotion and prevention orientation.
Longitudinal design from 2015 to 2022 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival highlights the role of individual characteristics in gender presentation.
Understanding these dynamics is pivotal for addressing gender roles in comedy and the broader performing arts.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals gender presentation styles among women comedians, suggesting social change impacts comedic performance.

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