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T1 - Exploring the Nexus of Traditional Knowledge and Fan Studies
AU - Changede, Sejal
AU - Jacobs, Naomi
AU - Mullagh, Louise
AU - Thomas, Lisa
PY - 2023/10/14
Y1 - 2023/10/14
N2 - This paper explores the unexpected convergence between material culture, Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Fan Studies, which might at first glance seem to be distinct fields of inquiry. TK encompasses the knowledge and practices developed by indigenous and local communities over generations to sustainably manage their ecosystems. Fan Studies, on the other hand, delves into the cultural practices and community dynamics surrounding media fandom. While distinct in subject matter, these fields share commonalities in terms of cultural understanding, knowledge transmission, and community engagement.Through an examination of meaningful objects as case studies, this paper uncovers the underlying connections that can shed light on the importance of cultural context, the realms of meaning-making, identity formation, and emotional investments in knowledge systems. Reflecting on the rich tradition of oral transmission and inter-generational learning in TK, which is mirrored by cultural transmission in fan communities, this study highlights key features of sustainable meaning making in material objects. These include significance of storytelling, quest for meaning and transcendence, communal practices and collective identity, rituals and symbolism, ethical and moral considerations, and inclusive perspectives.By recognizing these connections and the way TK and fan culture both imbue physical objects with ritual meaning and cultural attachment, this research contributes to a broader understanding of the value and relevance of diverse knowledge systems in society and their importance for holistic sustainable futures.
AB - This paper explores the unexpected convergence between material culture, Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Fan Studies, which might at first glance seem to be distinct fields of inquiry. TK encompasses the knowledge and practices developed by indigenous and local communities over generations to sustainably manage their ecosystems. Fan Studies, on the other hand, delves into the cultural practices and community dynamics surrounding media fandom. While distinct in subject matter, these fields share commonalities in terms of cultural understanding, knowledge transmission, and community engagement.Through an examination of meaningful objects as case studies, this paper uncovers the underlying connections that can shed light on the importance of cultural context, the realms of meaning-making, identity formation, and emotional investments in knowledge systems. Reflecting on the rich tradition of oral transmission and inter-generational learning in TK, which is mirrored by cultural transmission in fan communities, this study highlights key features of sustainable meaning making in material objects. These include significance of storytelling, quest for meaning and transcendence, communal practices and collective identity, rituals and symbolism, ethical and moral considerations, and inclusive perspectives.By recognizing these connections and the way TK and fan culture both imbue physical objects with ritual meaning and cultural attachment, this research contributes to a broader understanding of the value and relevance of diverse knowledge systems in society and their importance for holistic sustainable futures.
M3 - Conference paper
T2 - FAN STUDIES NETWORK–NORTH AMERICA 2023
Y2 - 12 October 2023 through 15 October 2023
ER -