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  • Japanese animation in America and its fans

    Creator:
    Davis, Jesse Christian
    Abstract:
    This research covers Japanese animation and its popularity in the United States. It focuses on hardcore fans for whom this animation has become part of their lives. Using interviews of self-identified anime fans, this research explores how anime fandom has become a part of American life despite originating in a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    noticed the influence that Japanese culture has abroad and wants to capitalize on that positive

  • Remaking myths and subverting the mainstream : teen girls come of age on and off the screen

    Creator:
    Hentges, Sarah Duncan
    Abstract:
    For at least 30 years American culture has failed to provide empowering myths and symbols to its adolescents as they come of age and try to make sense of their selves, sexuality and the culture that surrounds them. This lack of myths and symbols is especially harmful to girls and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    culture has failed to provide empowering myths and symbols to its adolescents as they come of age and