Volunteerism in fandom
Author(s) -
Francisca B. B. de Alvarenga
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
transformative works and cultures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1941-2258
DOI - 10.3983/twc.2021.2143
Subject(s) - fandom , compensation (psychology) , advertising , sociology , labour economics , economics , business , media studies , psychology , social psychology
An examination of the topics of labors of love, the gift economy, and the digi-gratis economy related to volunteerism within fandom platforms highlights issues related to monetary compensation, enjoyment of labor, and relationships between fan labor and the job market.
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