Judith Clemens‐Smucker
Biographic Data
| ID | 5871337 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Judith Clemens‐Smucker |
| GIVEN NAMES | Judith |
| FAMILY NAME | Clemens‐Smucker |
| SIGNATURE | SMUCKER J C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sam Houston State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6810-7558 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Relevance of the FCC in Contemporary Media Culture
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said he could not define pornography, but he famously observed, “I know it when I see it” (“Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts”). While Stewart was not discussing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, his statement illustrates the fluidity of the terms used to describe “unwanted” content in ways that still impact content regulation, despite the changing landscape of what constitut…
Star Trek Discovery and the Female Gothic
In this effectively written monograph, Carey Millsap-Spears connects the iconic Star Trek franchise with the history of the Female Gothic through Star Trek: Discovery (CBS, 2017–2021; Paramount+, 2021–2024). In Discovery, Millsap-Spears, a Star Trek fan and a Gothic scholar, found she was watching something new—not only were the leads women, but they were women of color who embodied wisdom and leadership. Inspiration for this book came later, in …
They Look Just Like You and Me”
Immigrant representation in American sitcoms has evolved drastically from the 1950s to 2025, portraying immigration experiences in response to cultural and political ideology. By analyzing these changes through the lens of historical television texts, United States legislation, and Stuart Hall's representation theory, it is possible to see how these differences are a result of the decades in which they were produced. Beginning with early shows fe…
Masculinity and sport
The Clothes Make the Woman
The Canadian television comedy Schitt’s Creek (2015–2020) tells the story of the Rose family after they are reduced to poverty through the machinations of a criminal business manager and must take up residence in a small town. The series relies heavily on costuming to illustrate the personalities of persons on both sides of the urban/rural divide, especially in the case of Moira Rose. From the first moment we see her, hysterical as she packs her …
Stranger Teens
At first glance, the Netflix series Stranger Things places itself within the category of monstrous feminine narratives by introducing preteen Eleven as the series’ human monster. The show pits her against literal monsters which, like adolescents, exist in a physically transformative and liminal space. However, while the series initially appears to reinforce the stereotype of young females as borderland monsters who defy categorization, the show u…
Star Trek
“Scorpion, Parts 1 & 2” examines humanity, hybridity, and monstrosity through several lenses, ultimately deciding that remaining human is both desired and important enough that monstrous behavior is accepted to preserve it. In 1989 Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced the Borg, a monstrous, hybrid species that swept through the galaxy assimilating all other species into their single-minded existence. The Borg reigned as the ultimate monster …
Exploring Star Trek
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Star Trek
“Scorpion, Parts 1 & 2” examines humanity, hybridity, and monstrosity through several lenses, ultimately deciding that remaining human is both desired and important enough that monstrous behavior is accepted to preserve it. In 1989 Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced the Borg, a monstrous, hybrid species that swept through the galaxy assimilating all other species into their single-minded existence. The Borg reigned as the ultimate monster …
Exploring Star Trek
Stranger Teens
At first glance, the Netflix series Stranger Things places itself within the category of monstrous feminine narratives by introducing preteen Eleven as the series’ human monster. The show pits her against literal monsters which, like adolescents, exist in a physically transformative and liminal space. However, while the series initially appears to reinforce the stereotype of young females as borderland monsters who defy categorization, the show u…
Masculinity and sport
The Clothes Make the Woman
The Canadian television comedy Schitt’s Creek (2015–2020) tells the story of the Rose family after they are reduced to poverty through the machinations of a criminal business manager and must take up residence in a small town. The series relies heavily on costuming to illustrate the personalities of persons on both sides of the urban/rural divide, especially in the case of Moira Rose. From the first moment we see her, hysterical as she packs her …
Star Trek Discovery and the Female Gothic
In this effectively written monograph, Carey Millsap-Spears connects the iconic Star Trek franchise with the history of the Female Gothic through Star Trek: Discovery (CBS, 2017–2021; Paramount+, 2021–2024). In Discovery, Millsap-Spears, a Star Trek fan and a Gothic scholar, found she was watching something new—not only were the leads women, but they were women of color who embodied wisdom and leadership. Inspiration for this book came later, in …
They Look Just Like You and Me”
Immigrant representation in American sitcoms has evolved drastically from the 1950s to 2025, portraying immigration experiences in response to cultural and political ideology. By analyzing these changes through the lens of historical television texts, United States legislation, and Stuart Hall's representation theory, it is possible to see how these differences are a result of the decades in which they were produced. Beginning with early shows fe…
The Relevance of the FCC in Contemporary Media Culture
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said he could not define pornography, but he famously observed, “I know it when I see it” (“Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts”). While Stewart was not discussing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, his statement illustrates the fluidity of the terms used to describe “unwanted” content in ways that still impact content regulation, despite the changing landscape of what constitut…
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