Uncovering the other side of fanboys : a study of AKB48 fanboys and their activities in relation to hegemonic gender norms

• Main Author: Er, Michelle Wen Xuan
• Other Authors: Teo You Yenn
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology; DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Culture
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/51711
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The world of idol fanboys has been a largely neglected one even with their increasing visibility due to the recent rise in popularity of mega girl groups such as the Japanese group AKB48. The general public often presumes fan activities as irrational and thus sees it as a feminine activity. Therefor...