Alicia Denby
Biographic Data
| ID | 6691203 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alicia Denby |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alicia |
| FAMILY NAME | Denby |
| SIGNATURE | DENBY A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4728-658X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The couple paradox
This article develops a conceptual framework to examine the enduring influence of the couple norm in single and partnered lives. We introduce the concept of the couple paradox to show how the couple norm operates as both an affective attachment and an absent form. Drawing on Berlant’s concept of ‘cruel optimism’ and Scott’s ‘sociology of nothing’, and analysing life story interviews with 28 single and 18 partnered participants across two qualitat…
The Temporal Limits of Single Positivity
This article evaluates the extent to which the recent ‘single positivity movement’ has reconfigured representations of single womanhood in the UK. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 19 heterosexual women, aged 21–52, I argue that, in a postfeminist and neoliberal culture where heterosexual women have been encouraged to ‘dump him’ and prioritise their self and happiness, to free themselves from heteropatriarchal constraints, single womanhood has …
An emotional stalemate’
In this article, we consider how heterosexual young people navigate emotionality in their early dating practices. We draw on the ‘cold intimacy’ thesis (Hochschild, 1994; Illouz, 2007; 2012; 2018) that posits that emotions have increasingly become things to be evaluated, measured, quantified and categorised. Within the context of intimate relationships, research suggests that while young people are often open about the physical aspects of casual …
Toxicity and Femininity in Love Island
Using episodes of ITV2's Love Island (2016-2020) as a case study, this paper explores the extent to which reality dating shows perpetuate sexist attitudes towards women through a heteronormative focus. Examining the operation of gender roles in Love Island , in the context of emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, this paper proposes that the performance and portrayal of heteronormative ideals disadvantage women. Specifically, by presenting fe…
An emotional stalemate’
In this article, we consider how heterosexual young people navigate emotionality in their early dating practices. We draw on the ‘cold intimacy’ thesis (Hochschild, 1994; Illouz, 2007; 2012; 2018) that posits that emotions have increasingly become things to be evaluated, measured, quantified and categorised. Within the context of intimate relationships, research suggests that while young people are often open about the physical aspects of casual …
Toxicity and Femininity in Love Island
Using episodes of ITV2's Love Island (2016-2020) as a case study, this paper explores the extent to which reality dating shows perpetuate sexist attitudes towards women through a heteronormative focus. Examining the operation of gender roles in Love Island , in the context of emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, this paper proposes that the performance and portrayal of heteronormative ideals disadvantage women. Specifically, by presenting fe…
Toxicity and Femininity in Love Island
Using episodes of ITV2's Love Island (2016-2020) as a case study, this paper explores the extent to which reality dating shows perpetuate sexist attitudes towards women through a heteronormative focus. Examining the operation of gender roles in Love Island , in the context of emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, this paper proposes that the performance and portrayal of heteronormative ideals disadvantage women. Specifically, by presenting fe…
An emotional stalemate’
In this article, we consider how heterosexual young people navigate emotionality in their early dating practices. We draw on the ‘cold intimacy’ thesis (Hochschild, 1994; Illouz, 2007; 2012; 2018) that posits that emotions have increasingly become things to be evaluated, measured, quantified and categorised. Within the context of intimate relationships, research suggests that while young people are often open about the physical aspects of casual …
The couple paradox
This article develops a conceptual framework to examine the enduring influence of the couple norm in single and partnered lives. We introduce the concept of the couple paradox to show how the couple norm operates as both an affective attachment and an absent form. Drawing on Berlant’s concept of ‘cruel optimism’ and Scott’s ‘sociology of nothing’, and analysing life story interviews with 28 single and 18 partnered participants across two qualitat…
The Temporal Limits of Single Positivity
This article evaluates the extent to which the recent ‘single positivity movement’ has reconfigured representations of single womanhood in the UK. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 19 heterosexual women, aged 21–52, I argue that, in a postfeminist and neoliberal culture where heterosexual women have been encouraged to ‘dump him’ and prioritise their self and happiness, to free themselves from heteropatriarchal constraints, single womanhood has …
Gender, Feminism, and Media (3 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (2 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works) · Gender Roles and Identity Studies (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Bridging (networking) (1 work) · Casual (1 work) · Conceptual framework (1 work)