Myths of Romantic Love and Gender-based Violence in the Fan Forum of the Spanish Teen Series Los Protegidos

Maria Jose Masanet; Pilar Medina-Bravo; Joan Ferrés

doi:10.1177/1103308817748432

Myths of Romantic Love and Gender-based Violence in the Fan Forum of the Spanish Teen Series Los Protegidos

Maria Jose Masanet^*
, Pilar Medina-Bravo
, Joan Ferrés

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

By analysing the fan forum of a popular Spanish teen series aimed at young people, Los Protegidos (2010–12), this study explores how stereotypical myths and beliefs about romantic love are maintained. The article interprets comments made by Spanish fans of the series about the reactions and behaviours of the leading couple. We found that fan forum participants evaluate the couple’s behaviour according to gender stereotypes. They justify the male character’s aggressive behaviour towards the female character and blame her for her mistreatment. Based on the analysis results, we reflect on the perpetuation of myths that justify violence in romantic relationships.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	96S-112S
Journal	Young
Volume	26
Issue number	4_suppl
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1103308817748432
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2018
Externally published	Yes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

audience
gender-based violence
Romantic love
series
youth

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