Bridget Orr, associate professor of English at Vanderbilt University, presents on the effects of stereotypes used in 18th-century drama performances.

Re-presenting Character: Dramaturgy Versus Performance in Eighteenth-Century Stereotypes

The use and abuse of stereotypes is not limited to present-day politics. In this conference, experts in British and American history examine stereotypes related to such vital issues as race, religion, gender, nationality, and occupation.

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Re-presenting Character: Dramaturgy Versus Performance in Eighteenth-Century Stereotypes

Re-presenting Character: Dramaturgy Versus Performance in Eighteenth-Century Stereotypes