Research Article / Feminist Media Studies
A Very Basic View of Feminism: Feminist Girls and Meanings of (Celebrity) Feminism
A very basic view of feminism: feminist girls and meanings of (celebrity) feminismAbstract This study, based on interviews with members of feminist clubs in New Zealand high schools, explores how they understand and negotiate celebrity feminism. The analysis shows that girls view celebrity feminism as a 'basic' but useful tool for defining their own and others' feminist subjectivity. While they critique celebrity feminism as 'trendy,' 'depoliticized,' and lacking intersectional values and political activism, they simultaneously acknowledge its potential value in drawing attention to feminism.
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