Fandom Dynamics: From Consumption to Participatory Media Culture
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Understanding the Fan: From Stereotype to Participatory Media Culture
Defining the Fan: Beyond Negative Connotations
To appropriately answer this question, one must first address the definition of ‘fan’. The term is an abbreviation of ‘fanatic’, which carries religious connotations, referring to devotees or those with secular faith. Historically, it has often been associated with negative societal perceptions.
Henry Jenkins and the Rejection of Fan Stereotypes
Henry Jenkins, an American media scholar and lecturer from the second half of the 20th century, extensively discusses various phenomena related to fans in his seminal book, Textual Poachers: Television Fans and Participatory Culture. Jenkins actively rejects common fan stereotypes,... Continue reading "Fandom Dynamics: From Consumption to Participatory Media Culture" »