{"product_id":"badass-women-and-hashtagged-zombies-gender-in-the-walking-dead-from-screen-to-social-media-paperback","title":"Badass Women and Hashtagged Zombies: Gender in the Walking Dead from Screen to Social Media - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllison Christina Budaj\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In its evolution from graphic novels to a sprawling multimedia universe, the impact of \u003ci\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e cannot be understated. Beyond its narrative roots, a passionate community of viewers use social media to delve deeper into the anxieties and social issues portrayed within the narrative universe. This book uses fan discussions on social media platforms to analyze the series' appeal and its ability to provoke discussions about survival, societal norms, and gender roles, leading to a significant online presence and discussions about the characters' actions and societal issues portrayed. Viewers perceive and champion unconventional actions, especially as the leading female characters defy traditional gender roles. With the introduction of more diversity, the progression of characters within \u003ci\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e and its spinoffs continues to disrupt stereotypes. Focusing on analyzing audience engagement with AMC's \u003ci\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e and its spinoffs through social media, this book highlights how fan-based interactions in creating a participatory culture around the series highlight societal issues presented, offering interpretations, theories and personal connections. By integrating fan commentary into the analysis, fans act as active collaborators in understanding the impact of \u003ci\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e universe as a meaningful popular culture artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507471761586,"sku":"9781476691572","price":89.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/WP-dujhssC9781476691572.webp?v=1779582124","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/badass-women-and-hashtagged-zombies-gender-in-the-walking-dead-from-screen-to-social-media-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}