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Christine Geraghty is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Film & Television Studies at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Culture & Creative Arts. Her research focuses on television studies, film adaptations, cultural studies, and British cinema history, with a particular emphasis on soap operas, gender representation, and media education. She has authored influential works like Women and Soap Opera: A Study of Prime Time Soaps (1991) and Now a Major Motion Picture: Film Adaptations of Literature and Drama (2007). Geraghty's recent research explores the evolving role of television in academic discourse and the intersections between feminism and popular media.
Her publications span over four decades, analyzing topics such as classic television’s legacy, hybridity in South Asian cinema, and the aesthetics of television drama. Geraghty co-edited The Television Studies Book (1998), a foundational text in the field. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, contributing to debates on media representation, cultural hybridity, and the sociology of soap opera audiences.
Notable articles include critiques of cultural exhaustion in television studies and feminist reinterpretations of soap operas. Geraghty’s multidisciplinary approach integrates film studies, gender theory, and historical analysis, reflecting her commitment to understanding media’s societal impact. Her research continues to shape academic discussions on adaptation studies and the evolving landscape of cultural media.
