Events

Gender neutral language

Gender-neutral language use: hype or trend?

Article
Lisa Reijmers
02/06/2023
14 minutes to read

Gender-neutral language use is an increasingly accepted topic. This article dives into the origin of people’s desire to use of a more gender-neutral language.

Fanfiction

Between Truth and Fiction: Rethinking the world through fanfiction

Article
Femke Pulles
31/05/2023
8 minutes to read

This article talks about how people use fanfiction as a coping mechanism, while fanfiction can also have an effect on the real world. It makes the line between truth and fiction blurry, so how does fanfiction connect fiction to the real world?

Apple's surveillance system in contemporary society

Paper
Gergana Mihaylova
29/05/2023
12 minutes to read

This article discusses how Apple surveils its users and influences their behavior through their multiple devices, violates their privacy, and exploits their data.

Linguistic Landscapes in Europe - Alternative city tours?

Article
Irina Jidoveanu
26/05/2023
11 minutes to read

This article highlights both the similarities and the differences between how different ethnic groups express themselves depending on the social, political, historical, and cultural context.

Bandersnatch: You Make The Call, Right?

Paper
Wulan Bekker
24/05/2023
11 minutes to read

This paper examines the ways in which Bandersnatch and in specific its interactive function is a response to our post-digital way of living. 

Risk society

Risking Your Future: Why Commercial Genetic Testing Is Disempowering

Article
Martijn Logtenberg
22/05/2023
9 minutes to read

Genetic testing companies, such as 23andMe, commercialise the neoliberal idea of personal responsibility for individuals' health through information on disease risks. This article exposes the underlying assumptions of this claim on risk society.

A replica of the Eiffel Tower with the festival logo stands on the grounds of the French edition of Lollapalooza, held in Paris.

Globalization and music festivals: the case of Lollapalooza

Article
Gerard Castillo-Miralles
19/05/2023
13 minutes to read

In this article I will analyze the tense relationship between the local and the global in music festivals. To do so, I will focus on the Lollapalooza festival, known for its eclectic artistic proposal, which is currently present in 8 countries.

Mural in Ukraine

War-damaged buildings as a canvas: Banksy’s art in Ukraine

Paper
Maaike Lobbezoo
15/05/2023
11 minutes to read

The anonymous artist Banksy has used the ruins of Ukrainian cities as his canvas to make a statement about the ongoing war. This article dives into the meaning of Banksy's art and how art can be a critical reflection of our world. 

Jumbo's controversial World Cup commercial

The power of social media in news coverage: Jumbo’s World Cup commercial

Article
Femke van Bree
12/05/2023
13 minutes to read

Jumbo's controversial 2022 World Cup commercial completely missed the mark. This case study analyses how the Jumbo’s commercial was picked up in the news, both on social media and in traditional venues, and how it snowballed.

A look into the reason behind K-pop's never ending popularity

Paper
Mehreen Sarfaraz
10/05/2023
8 minutes to read

While K-pop groups have gained popularity around the world, we can wonder: is K-pop really still Korean? This paper looks into the impact of globalization on the rise of K-pop on a global scale. 

K-pop group Omega X

Omega X: Reporting the abuse of a K-pop group

Article
Femke Pulles
08/05/2023
10 minutes to read

K-pop group Omega X has faced mistreatment by their record label. This paper will analyze the way this issue is reported online in-depth, and the influence of the digital industry and technologies on journalistic practices regarding this matter.

Dan and Phil posing for their live show "Interactive Introverts", looking shocked

Our Parasocial Relationship with Dan and Phil

Article
Clara Daniels
05/05/2023
9 minutes to read

In an age where children are brought up by the internet, many domains of everyday life have shifted online. The nature of virtual friendships raises concerns about the interactions we normalize under these new circumstances.

RuPaul Selling Out: Undermining the Diversity of Drag Culture

Article
Michelle Saris
03/05/2023
12 minutes to read

RuPaul's Drag Race brought lots of attention to drag outside of the drag community. This paper looks at how RuPaul's Drag Race takes its place in mainstream media.