Volunteerism in fandom

Authors

  • Francisca B. B. de Alvarenga University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2021.2143

Keywords:

Affective labor, Digi-gratis economy, Gift economy, Labors of love

Abstract

An examination of the topics of labors of love, the gift economy, and the digi-gratis economy related to volunteerism within fandom platforms highlights issues related to monetary compensation, enjoyment of labor, and relationships between fan labor and the job market.

Author Biography

Francisca B. B. de Alvarenga, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

For more information, see https://www.cienciavitae.pt//en/E114-A139-B40D

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Published

2021-09-14

Issue

Vol. 36 (2021): General

Section

Symposium

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