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DashCon Discourses: Through a Feminist Lens

July 16, 2014
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DashCon Discourses: Through a Feminist Lens

Beyond the negative discourse generated by the recent DashCon convention are the con's more neglected, productive aspects for female and queer youth.
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The Cultural Lives of Doctor Who: Doctor Whose Fandom?

December 10, 2013
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The Cultural Lives of <i>Doctor Who</i>: Doctor Whose Fandom?

In this penultimate post in our The Cultural Lives of Doctor Who series, Pam Wojcik argues that female Doctor Who fans are the ur-fans of the series, the original targeted audience and point of identification within the show.
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The Cultural Lives of Doctor Who: Celebrations, Conferences, Conventions

December 3, 2013
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The Cultural Lives of <i>Doctor Who</i>: Celebrations, Conferences, Conventions

In this latest post in Antenna's The Cultural Lives of Doctor Who series, Paul Booth examines Doctor Who fan celebrations and conventions and how they demonstrate the continued affective and communal power of the cult television franchise.
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Booth Babe Backlash

January 17, 2013
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Booth Babe Backlash

A year of misogyny in geek culture resurrected the booth babe debate that has contributed to a backlash against female fandom.
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