Events

Diversity and representation in TV and movies and why it matters

Paper
Florentine Bakkenes
27/06/2022
10 minutes to read

This paper explores the positive and negative effects of representation that we see in TV programs or movies and discusses Encanto and Emily in Paris as examples that do it right and wrong. 

Power-structures and the performativity of the body in BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Article
Myrthe Muller
28/10/2024
13 minutes to read

Ideas about race and power-structures are interwoven with performative acts of the Black body in Lee's BlacKkKlansman (2018). Using "performativity", this article reveals the social standing of the Black body in and beyond media.

Bolsonaro holding a cell phone with his right hand in front of his face

The hate machine: how Bolsonaro makes use of algorithmic knowledge

Article
Larissa Andrade Pereira
11/01/2022
15 minutes to read

This paper aims to illustrate how Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro - and his communication strategists also known as the “hate cabinet” - make use of algorithmic knowledge in order to circulate his message and ideology in the hybrid media system.

Representation of the Zef Culture by Die Antwoord

Paper
Lisa Wijvekate
13/07/2017
16 minutes to read

Die Antwoord is a South African hip hop group that represents the South African Zef culture. This paper analyses the way the song 'Fatty Boom Boom' uses symbols and icons to represent Zef culture.

How Andrew Tate uses media literacy to gain online influence

How Andrew Tate gains influence through his media literacy

Paper
Femke van Bree
23/01/2023
19 minutes to read

Despite getting banned several times on a wide variety of online platforms, Andrew Tate continues to gain influence online. This article analyses Andrew Tate’s online presence, to show how he deploys his media literacy to spread his ideas.

Taylor Swift Fans Concert

Taylor Swift and the story of the Swifties fandom

Article
Amber van As
29/12/2017
15 minutes to read

The fans of pop icon Taylor Swift call themselves the Swifties. This article will provide an introduction to this social group and its functioning.

Squatting Slavs: a culture, a stereotype or just a meme?

Article
Kristiana Naydenova
16/12/2017
18 minutes to read

Is the Squatting Slav phenomenon helping Slavs express themselves or is it ruining their reputation? This article explores the emergence, historical background, popularization, culture and language of the meme.

Example autocorrection

Autocorrect: the ultimate influencer

Paper
Kirsten Verbeek
14/05/2020
13 minutes to read

Autocorrect should be seen as a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it is perceived as empowering since it positively influences users' productivity. On the other, it decreases students' motivation to learn grammar.

From YouTube to Headlines: Analysing News Frames of the Acid vs. Reuzegom Saga

Article
Wessel Joosten
23/10/2024
16 minutes to read

The battle between YouTuber Acid and the student-association Reuzegom sparked intense public outcry and debate. This paper examines how Dutch left-wing ("De Volkskrant") and right-wing ("De Telegraaf") news outlets framed the case differently. 

Boredom and video games in a consumer capitalist system

Article
Yasin Tuncer
05/06/2024
8 minutes to read

The video game industry has been characterized by boring and unimaginative releases in the recent years. This paper shows how a consumer capitalist culture ingrained in our society explains how this came about.