Memes, Debating Communities and Networks XIII

Social media has transformed the way in which Jane Austen’s work is engaged with, both challenging and reinforcing traditional narratives

Posted on 24/04/2022 by Isaac Walker

Social media has transformed the way in which Jane Austen’s work is engaged with, both challenging and reinforcing traditional narratives. You may wish to download this paper as a PDF here: walker_austen_NET204 conference.pdf The 200th anniversary of Austen’s death in 2017 revealed the depth of sentiment the public holds for Austen - in an event marked by grand ceremonies, worldwide celebrations, museum exhibitions, and global headlines (Barchas & Looser, 2019). With the 250th anniversary Read more [...]

Indigenous memes by Indigenous hands – How Internet memes become an important storytelling medium used by Indigenous peoples

Posted on 24/04/2022 by Magdalen Wong

Indigenous Memes_Conference Paper_PDF ABSTRACT In 2016, Indigenous activists launched a Facebook page Blackfulla Revolution (BFR) to increase awareness about the impact of colonialism in past through to the present-day Australia. BFR produced and shared a set of memes to illustrate the discriminatory events of colonialism and to invite a wider community to gather online to show solidarity for Indigenous both past and present. Meme creation is one way to produce replicable and spreadable Read more [...]

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