What role do you think cultural hierarchies and cultural capital play in media consumption, the creation of fan identities, and fannish textual production? How might the notions of toxic fans, destructive fans, and fandom as pathology either support or challenge your belief? Would John Fiske agree or disagree with your position? Why or why not? […]
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What does the study of fans and fandom tell us about media-their audiences?
PARTICIPATORY CULTURES What does the study of fans and fandom tell us about media and their audiences? Your answer should give reasons why fandom exists, give examples (examples from the class are welcome as well, but you should also provide original examples), and refer to at least one of the assigned readings. Offer your argument […]
