Weaponized Virality and Far-Right Indoctrination
In this conference talk, Janae Rambharat presents a case study of how the far-right uses viral memes to spread extreme ideas into the mainstream of public discourse. Content Warning: This presentation contains discussion of disturbing topics
Social Media as Mental Health Resource
In this conference presentation, Hailey Russell discusses her study of how people use social media to learn about mental health.
Misrepresentations of Asians in Western Media
In this conference poster presentation, Emma He, Michelle Xu, Emma Nash, and Adrienne Tang share their research on the misrepresentations of Asians and Asian culture in western films.
Media Representations of older Asian Canadians during COVID-19
In this conference paper, Lynda Li argues that we can discern multiple stereotypes across Canadian news media’s representations of older Asian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fetishization of Asian Women and Anti-Asian Violence
In this conference presentation, Blossom Cheng looks at various cultural forces that contribute to the fetishization of Asian women and the related dehumanization that leads to violence.
Media Objectivity in Coverage of China
In this conference presentation, Emma Martin-Rousselle discusses how geopolitical goals and media policy influence various countries’ news coverage of China’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Car Conversations Podcast
In this conference presentation, Viaan Wu shares her experience making a podcast about pop culture and social justice.
Mass Media and Criminalized Protest
In this conference presentation, Mary Jim-Akaya argues that mass media represents protestors as criminals to delegitimize their complaints.