Maoist Propaganda: Mere Political Ideology or Vibrant Popular Culture?-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Maoist Propaganda: Mere Political Ideology or Vibrant Popular Culture?

Published:2020-03-31 Issue:1 Volume:3 Page:010250105
ISSN:2713-1882
Container-title:The Beacon: Journal for Studying Ideologies and Mental Dimensions
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Short-container-title:Beacon J. Stud. Ideol. Ment. Dimens.

Author:

Denton Kirk A.,

Abstract

To regard Chinese popular culture of the Mao era as “propaganda” constructed through the ideological apparatus, is a common approach. However, one can take a different, soberer research position and try to discern other dimensions in the cultural texts of this era. Such a novel, more complex understanding allows us to see vibrant popular culture beyond the obvious ideologically-driven narratives of the Cultural Revolution. The efficacy of this multidimensional view of Maoist popular culture is demonstrated through discussion of several model dramas, especially Red Detachment of Women.

Publisher

L. Zakharova Private Publishing Group

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