SexViolHist Bib: Representations: Films: | Television: House of Cards

»House of Cards is an American political thriller television series created by Beau Willimon for the streaming service Netflix. It is based on the 1989 novel of the same title by Michael Dobbs and an adaptation of the 1990 British series of the same name by Andrew Davies, also from the novel. The first 13-episode season was released on February 1, 2013. House of Cards is the first TV series to have been produced by a studio for Netflix.
House of Cards is set in Washington, D.C., and is the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), an immoral politician and Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and his equally ambitious wife Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). Frank is passed over for appointment as Secretary of State but remains House Majority Whip so he initiates an elaborate plan to attain power, aided by Claire. The series deals with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation, betrayal, and power.« (Extract from: Wikipedia)

G e n e r a l K e y w o r d s

I. Chronological Index: Modern History: 21^st Century

II. Geographical Index: American History: U.S. History

III. Topical Index: Cases: Fictional Offenders: Dalton McGinnis, Fictional Victims: Megan Hennessey, Claire Underwood | Types: General: Rape

Season 2, Episode 4: Chapter 17

I n f o r m a t i o n

»The Underwoods prepare for their first media interview, and Frank works to secure votes in the House for an amendment to entitlements. Rep. Donald Blythe, who previously was burnt by the late changes in the education bill, opposes the entitlement amendment in principle. Frank and Blythe become quarantined inside the Capitol due to receipt of a package containing suspicious white powder. Interviewed alone, Claire is pressured into revealing she once had an abortion and lies that the pregnancy was a result of her much earlier rape by McGinnis. Her account is supported by a woman, Pvt. Megan Hennessey, who claims McGinnis assaulted her in the Marines.« (Extract from: Wikipedia)

B i b l i o g r a p h y

I. Author Index

[Info] Ge, Yuwei. »Marching Forward with #MeToo: The Representations of Women in American Political Television Series.« Gender Forum No. 70 (2018): 40-59.

II. Speaker Index