read henry jenkins s essay quot fan activism as participatory politics quot then answer three questions
Read Henry Jenkins’s essay, “Fan Activism as Participatory Politics: The Case of the Harry Potter Alliance.” Then answer the following questions in your journal:
- In your own words, how would you define “participatory politics?†What are the benefits of participatory politics?
- In your own words, how would you describe “cultural acupuncture?†Why is this a useful strategy for the HPA?
- Explain why you do or do not believe that fan activism:
- Promotes participatory politics
- Effectively solves world problems