scholarly journals Groupies, Fangirls and Shippers: The Endurance of a Gender Stereotype

2021 ◽  
pp. 000276422110422
Author(s):  
Ysabel Gerrard
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Gender Stereotype ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Empirical Research ◽  
Television Shows ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Behavioral Scientist ◽  
Popular Television

The purpose of this special issue is to offer new perspectives on fan cultures which respond to changes and controversies that have happened since the last American Behavioral Scientist special issue on fandom was published, in 2005. But the aim of my contribution is to argue that, sadly, derisive-gendered discourses like ‘fangirls’, ‘groupies’ and ‘shippers’ are still alive and well. Returning to the kind of research conducted in the 1980s – when women’s experiences of feminized popular cultures began to be taken seriously – reminds us that their pleasures are no less derided or controversial four decades on. My findings also suggest that the enduring presence of older stereotypes within teen drama fandoms – particularly the ‘groupie’ – signals the agility of sexism, as the term can now be understood as more of a generational designation rather than a medium-specific one. This article is the product of three years of qualitative empirical research with ‘teen girl’ fandoms of three popular television shows: Pretty Little Liars, Revenge and The Vampire Diaries. The data it discusses includes Skype audio and video interviews, written interviews conducted via email and Facebook Messenger, along with overt social media observations.

scholarly journals Effect of Social Media on Pregnant Women's Experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heba AbdElrehem Mohamed Zedan ◽  
Dr. Amina Mohamed Rashad El-Nemer ◽  
Dr. Hanan El-Sayed Mohamed El-Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

Social Media and Society: Introduction to the Special Issue

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 647-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatoliy Gruzd ◽  
Jenna Jacobson ◽  
Barry Wellman ◽  
Philip H. Mai
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Behavioral Scientist ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Media Research ◽  
Social Media Research ◽  
The Impact

As a scholarly domain, social media research has come a long way since the term “social media” first appeared in the literature in the early 2000s. Since then, researchers across disciplines have been actively examining the impact of social media on society. According to Web of Science, there are currently over 19,000 academic articles that include the term “social media.” This special issue of American Behavioral Scientist adds to this rapidly growing body of social media research with a focus on exploring (1) networked influence, (2) transmission of (mis)information, and (3) online and offline, which points to an unstated struggle between top-down attempts by governments and large organizations to influence society and bottom-up citizen articulations of needs and actions.

A Gendered Analysis of the European Refugee “Crisis”

2018 ◽  
pp. 704-720
Author(s):  
Jane Freedman
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Refugee Crisis ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Migration Strategies ◽  
European Refugee Crisis ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
The Eu

This chapter examines the experiences of women arriving in Europe in the context of the current refugee ‘crisis.’ Based on empirical research in various sites in the European Union (including Greece, Serbia, France, and Germany), the chapter explores the various sources and types of insecurity faced by women, and also the ways in which the label of ‘vulnerability’ can be used strategically to advance migration strategies. The chapter explores ways in which national and EU level policies have impacted women’s experiences of migration, and the ways in which the crisis labeling and securitization of migration to the EU have had gendered impacts on refugees themselves.

scholarly journals Material Culture and Mass Consumption: the impact of Daniel Miller’s work in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 773-803
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Balthazar ◽  
Monica Machado
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Material Culture ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Mass Consumption ◽  
Interdisciplinary Exchange ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This article introduces the special issue reflecting on the influence of the book Material culture and mass consumption by Daniel Miller on interdisciplinary debates in social science in Brazil. Here we review the main arguments presented in the book - yet to be translated into Portuguese - while also considering some of the criticism it has received in past decades. Next, we present the connection between Miller’s theory of consumption and his wide-ranging work in digital anthropology. Afterwards, we introduce the four original papers contained in this special issue and which consider, based on empirical research, the on-going relevance of Miller’s theory to current debates on materiality, social media and interdisciplinary exchange, including an interview with the author. Finally, in this introduction, we also present the section Registros de Pesquisa, where different Brazilian researchers discuss the opportunity of working closely with Miller.

scholarly journals Focus on Infertility—Women’s Experiences of Using Social Media: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (05) ◽  
pp. 382-395
Author(s):  
Taina Sormunen ◽  
Klas Karlgren ◽  
Bjöörn Fossum ◽  
Arthur Aanesen ◽  
Margareta Westerbotn
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

scholarly journals The COVID19 pandemic has changed women's experiences of pregnancy in the UK

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah S Sturrock ◽  
Kim Turner ◽  
Chelon Lee-Wo ◽  
Vanessa Greening ◽  
Asma Khalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perinatal Care ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Antibody Persistence ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Introduction During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, maternity care has been substantially altered to reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Many antenatal services are now restricted or delivered online, and visiting has been restricted during labour and in the postnatal period. Methods We conducted an online survey from 1st August to 31st December 2020 to investigate the experiences of women who were pregnant or breastfeeding in the UK during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The survey included 55 open and closed questions and required 5 minutes to complete. We publicised the survey using social media. Results We received 96 responses, including 66 currently pregnant women and 22 women who were pregnant during the pandemic. The response rate was 70.1% of survey views. We found mixed experiences of the impact of the pandemic on antenatal and perinatal care, notably with some women feeling visiting restrictions were insufficient and others feeling they were too strict. Twenty-nine women received no information about COVID-19, and 6 women found it very difficult to find information. Thirty-nine women would have liked to have more information about breastfeeding after a pregnancy affected by COVID-19, and 37 women wanted more information about antibody persistence and transfer. Discussion Additional support is required for pregnant and lactating women during the current pandemic. Provision of information and support, including via social media, may improve women's experiences of pregnancy in the current environment.

scholarly journals Young Women’s Experiences With Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence From Male Strangers

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110300
Author(s):  
Alisha C. Salerno-Ferraro ◽  
Caroline Erentzen ◽  
Regina A. Schuller
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Industry Response ◽  
Online Spaces ◽  
Unwanted Sexual Attention ◽  
Modern Era

Stranger-perpetrated harassment was identified decades ago to describe the pervasive, unwanted sexual attention women experience in public spaces. This form of harassment, which has evolved in the modern era, targets women as they navigate online spaces, social media, texting, and online gaming. The present research explored university-aged women’s experiences (n = 381) with online male-perpetrated sexual harassment, including the nature and frequency of the harassment, how women responded to the harassment, and how men reportedly reacted to women’s strategies. Trends in harassment experiences are explored descriptively and with thematic analysis. Most women reported receiving sexually inappropriate messages (84%, n = 318), sexist remarks or comments (74%, n = 281), seductive behavior or come-ons (70%, n = 265), or unwanted sexual attention (64%, n = 245) in an online platform, social media account, email, or text message. This sexual attention from unknown males often began at a very young age (12-14 years). The harassment took many forms, including inappropriate sexual comments on social media posts, explicit photos of male genitalia, and solicitations for sex. Although most women reported strong negative emotional reactions to the harassment (disgust, fear, anger), they generally adopted non-confrontational strategies to deal with the harassment, electing to ignore/delete the content or blocking the offender. Women reported that some men nevertheless persisted with the harassment, following them across multiple sites online, escalating in intensity and severity, and leading some women to delete their own social media accounts. These results suggest the need for early intervention and education programs and industry response.

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