: This paper uses postfeminist frameworks and Judith Butler’s concept of "performativity" to explore gender, race, and class dynamics within the franchise.
: This research analyzes how the show uses stereotypes as "weapons" between the women and how the program reinforces or contradicts these narratives. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Season 9
: An analysis on Substack regarding the sociological arcs of cast members like Erika Girardi and the commodification of confidence. Season 9 Context: "Puppygate" : This paper uses postfeminist frameworks and Judith
: An essay on LitHub that examines the "Puppygate" conflict from a narrative perspective, analyzing the motivations of Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Season 9
: An academic study examining "tomboy" identity as a performative strategy for cast members to appear relatable while maintaining hyper-feminine, consumerist norms.