Essays about: "Jason Maurer"

Found 2 essays containing the words Jason Maurer.

1. 1. Decolonial affordances of a communal heritage platform: A case study of the Reciprocal Research Network

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Jason Maurer; [2021]
   Keywords : Reciprocal Research Network; cultural heritage; Indigenous peoples; First Nations; actor-network theory; decolonial;

   Abstract : Museums are increasingly reckoning with their roles in the colonization of Indigenous peoples as they seek to engage diverse forms of participation and justify their social relevance. Many are turning to digital solutions to aid with these endeavors, including digital repatriation/return platforms. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender representations of dark fictional characters: A hermeneutic analysis of Harry Potter fan discussions on Reddit

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Jason Maurer; [2020]
   Keywords : fictional characters; media fans; Harry Potter; Reddit; gender representation; morality; villains;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to deepen our understanding of how audiences represent male and female dark fictional characters (DFCs) by exploring how Harry Potter fans discuss four of these characters on Reddit. Drawing on affective disposition theory as a guiding framework as well as previous investigations of gender representation and online fan cultures, I collected and analyzed 117 posts (containing 9,693 comments) about four DFCs from the Harry Potter franchise. READ MORE