Fan activism for social mobilization: A critical review of the literature

Authors

  • Lucy Bennett Cardiff University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2012.0346

Keywords:

Celebrity, Civic engagement, Fan activism, Fan networks, Fandom, Participatory culture, Social media

Abstract

Social media allows fans a chance to know celebrities through the illusion of intimacy, and to effectively organize and mobilize fan activist groups.

Author Biography

Lucy Bennett, Cardiff University

School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies

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Published

2012-06-15

Issue

Vol. 10 (2012)

Section

Symposium

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