Media contributions
1Media contributions
Title New Books Network: Feminist Fandom by Briony Hannell Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet New Books Network Media type Other Duration/Length/Size 39:01 minutes Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/02/25 Description What is the connection between fan culture and feminism? In Media Fandom, Digital Feminisms, and Tumblr (Bloomsbury, 2023), Briony Hannell, a lecturer in sociology at the University of Manchester, explores the intersection of fandom, in a variety of forms, and feminist discourses on social media. Using an in-depth case study of Tumblr, the book charts the creation of a community of feminist fans, showing how the sense of being a feminist and belonging to a digital community are created and maintained online. The analysis also reflects on how this community includes and excludes particular social groups, showing the potential and the limits of digital spaces for feminist ideas and activities. A vital intervention at a moment where social media spaces are being transformed in various ways, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the contemporary digital world. Producer/Author Dave O'Brien URL https://newbooksnetwork.com/feminist-fandom Persons Briony Hannell
Keywords
- Podcast
- feminism
- feminist
- digital feminism
- social media