MAPP (Media Activism Participatory Politics)
MAPP (Media Activism Participatory Politics) case studies will provide in-depth descriptions of exemplary youth organizations and networks that encourage productive forms of participation in the public spheres. Specifically, we are examining the potential connections between participatory culture and civic engagement, with the long-term goal of identifying best practices that may inform future efforts to recruit and mobilize young citizens. These case studies focus on groups that have gained strong youth support online and off and are intended to reflect a range of issues and ideological perspectives. We will conduct in-depth interviews with a significant number of participants who exemplify different roles in the movement or organization. In addition, the cases will also include online and offline observations, more informal interviews, and an analysis of the group's online and organizational infrastructures. The goal will be to understand both participants' backgrounds, practices, and motivations, and the group's organizational and rhetorical features.
Videos of Henry speaking about our research:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFCLKa0XRlw
http://video.pbs.org/video/1767423195/
Other presentation links:
“Diversity and Fandom 102: How You Can Make a Difference" http://mysched.comic-con.org/event/07717a2a82aab93e9901fdf0631e52b0, Henry Jenkins, July 2011, San Diego Comic-Con http://www.comic-con.org/
“We are Here, We Could be Anywhere" http://events.lapl.org/podcasts/PodcastView.aspx?pid=483, Henry Jenkins, June 2011, Los Angeles Public Library ALOUD Series http://www.lfla.org/aloud/index.php.
“DREAM + ACT Film, videos and activism on immigration,” Arely Zimmerman, April 8, 2011. Freewaves: DREAM + ACT http://freewaves.org/public-art-social-practice/dream-act-film-videos-an...
Plenary “Supporting the DIY Citizen”, Henry Jenkins, DIY Citizens: Critical Making and Social Media Conference http://diycitizenship.com/ , November 2010