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culturalstudiesCrystal Abidin on child influencers, TikTok, Facebook, race, gender, and ethnographyCrystal Abidin on child influencers, TikTok, Facebook, race, gender, and ethnography
You can read about her work here:
https://staffportal.curtin.edu.au/staff/profile/view/crystal-abidin-e5ea630d/
2026-02-1058 min
Future TenseThe danger of generational labellingTerms like "Gen Z", "Boomer" and "Millennial" are popular, but they have no basis in science. Demographers and social scientists are now pushing back.Generational labelling, they argue, is akin to Astrology and while politicians, journalists and media influencers find them irresistible, they actually promote pseudo-science, sew social division and can reinforce prejudicial stereotypes.So why are generational labels so popular?Original broadcast on February 9, 2025.GuestsProfessor Bobby Duffy — Director of the Policy Institute, King's College London. Author of The Generation Myth.Professor Philip Coen — Professor of Soci...
2026-01-1529 min
Social Science BitesCrystal Abidin on Influencers A new people has emerged in the digital age, that of 'internet famous' celebrities. And that new people has a class of social scientist focused on studying them, the digital anthropologist. Crystal Abidin, a professor at Australia's Curtin University and founding director of the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab there, is such as digital anthropologist. Her research covers influencers – both adult and child and the general pop culture centered on social media, especially in the Asia Pacific region. In this Social Science Bites podcast, Abidin offers interviewer David Edmonds a metaphor to understand how her cyber-ethnography and digital an...
2025-03-0329 minFuture TenseThe danger of generational labellingTerms like "Gen Z", "Boomer" and "Millennial" are popular, but they have no basis in science. Demographers and social scientists are now pushing back. Generational labelling, they argue, is akin to Astrology and while politicians, journalists and media influencers find them irresistible, they actually promote pseudo-science, sew social division and can reinforce prejudicial stereotypes. So why are generational labels so popular?GuestsProfessor Bobby Duffy — Director of the Policy Institute, King's College London. Author of The Generation Myth.Professor Philip Coen — Professor of Sociology, University of MarylandProfessor Crystal Abidin — digital anthro...
2025-02-0628 min
Wonks and War RoomsInfluencers with Taylor LorenzThis week Elizabeth chats with tech culture reporter and Washington Post columnist, Taylor Lorenz about influencers and the influencer industry. Taylor takes us from Ce-web-reties to influencers to content creators, telling us a bit about the history of folks who monetize their online presence. The two chat about the influencer industry beyond social media influencer marketing, the unique dynamics of political campaigning, smaller scale content creators as opinion leaders, and the ways in which having a perspective in the content you create meshes with expectations for authenticity and objectivity.Additional Resources:Check out Taylor’s...
2024-01-3134 min
The Future OfTikTok | Prof Crystal AbidinWhether you love it, hate it, don’t get it or your grandma’s trending on it, TikTok is a cultural phenomenon. But how did it become so popular and should we be worried by its reach?Join our host Sarah Taillier as she chats with Crystal Abidin, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University and Founder of the TikTok Cultures Research Network. They explore why TikTok is so popular, how its algorithms might work and its influence on society, now and into the future. Why is TikTok so popular? [00:52]Activism is trending on TikTok...
2023-05-1530 min
Družboslovje Archives - Metina listaMeta PHoDcast 163: Tinca Lukan, sociologinjaS Tinco Lukan o delu vplivnežev in vplivnic v Sloveniji.
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Tinca Lukan je mlada raziskovalka na Centru za proučevanje organizacij in človeških virov na Fakulteti za družbene vede Univerze v Ljubljani in sociologinja, ki je odraščala z internetom in z začetki sodobnega “influensanja”. S študijem sociologije je združila svoja zanimanja za družbena omrežja in razumevanje delovnih okolij ter se podala v svet vplivnežev in vplivnic.
Tinca sledi definiciji vplivnežev in vplivnic, ki jo je predstavila Crystal Abidin. Po tej definiciji so vplivne osebe na dr...
2023-05-0429 minZnanost Archives - Metina listaMeta PHoDcast 163: Tinca Lukan, sociologinjaS Tinco Lukan o delu vplivnežev in vplivnic v Sloveniji.
#MetaPHoDcast
Tinca Lukan je mlada raziskovalka na Centru za proučevanje organizacij in človeških virov na Fakulteti za družbene vede Univerze v Ljubljani in sociologinja, ki je odraščala z internetom in z začetki sodobnega “influensanja”. S študijem sociologije je združila svoja zanimanja za družbena omrežja in razumevanje delovnih okolij ter se podala v svet vplivnežev in vplivnic.
Tinca sledi definiciji vplivnežev in vplivnic, ki jo je predstavila Crystal Abidin. Po tej definiciji so vplivne osebe na dr...
2023-05-0429 min
Meta PHoDcastMeta PHoDcast 163: Tinca Lukan, sociologinjaS Tinco Lukan o delu vplivnežev in vplivnic v Sloveniji.
#MetaPHoDcast
Tinca Lukan je mlada raziskovalka na Centru za proučevanje organizacij in človeških virov na Fakulteti za družbene vede Univerze v Ljubljani in sociologinja, ki je odraščala z internetom in z začetki sodobnega “influensanja”. S študijem sociologije je združila svoja zanimanja za družbena omrežja in razumevanje delovnih okolij ter se podala v svet vplivnežev in vplivnic.
Tinca sledi definiciji vplivnežev in vplivnic, ki jo je predstavila Crystal Abidin. Po tej definiciji so vplivne osebe na dr...
2023-05-0429 min
Don’t Call Me ResilientTikTok is more than just a frivolous app for lip-synching and dancingTikTok is perceived as a highly addictive video sharing platform with a lot of lively music and dance videos that encourages participation and replication: think macarena times 100 million. For many people it sounds like frivolous waste of time.But the app has revealed itself to have more depth than initially meets the eye.TikTok can be a place to learn, become politically aware and even discover new things about yourself.Scrolling through, you can find a science lesson on climate change from Bill Nye the science guy. You can find lessons on Indigenous l...
2022-06-0141 min
Here's The Thing, Tho with SoalihaCelebrity Gossip Is… Good, Maybe?This week we talk about parasocial relationships, celebrities, and society’s love for gossip.
We break down what a parasocial relationship is, discuss celebrity culture and how we use it to navigate our own social relationships, argue the benefits of gossip, and discuss our own experiences being ‘micro-celebrities’.
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2021-09-281h 15
The Yellow Pill PodcastS5E2 - The Influencer GameInfluencers.
‘Everyday’ internet users who accumulate a large social media following through narrations of their lives and lifestyle, engage with their following in digital and physical spaces and monetise their following - Crystal Abidin
The popularity of influencers has consistently been on the rise, but for some reason, we never paid proper attention to the uniqueness of the craft.
Then it hit us. Influencers. This is someone who can easily redirect our attention to almost anything. This is someone we’ve never met yet but still trust their recommendations. This is someone that can ea...
2021-06-281h 22
Print ScreenCrystal AbidinInternet Ethnographer and researcher Crystal Abidin talks on Tik Tok and Douyin, Social Video virality and the social relationships extended through the networked body
2021-03-2235 min
Policy Forum PodTikTok - the platform, the people, and the politicsOn this special Policy Forum Pod live event, we're joined by prominent TikToker Ricky Chainz, national security expert Dr James Mortensen, and digital anthropologist Dr Crystal Abidin to discuss TikTok culture and the national security concerns about the platform. It’s the latest social media craze to sweep the world, and has been the entertainment platform of choice for many during COVID-19 lockdown periods, but TikTok has become entangled in political controversy and debate about cybersecurity. So, what makes TikTok different to other social media platforms? What impact has it had on how young people aro...
2020-10-0257 min
Conversations avec un article#14 - "Je suis grosse, noire et musulmane" : des corps indisciplinés sur InstagramConversations avec...un article. C'est 10-15 minutes où je rends compte d'un article scientifique récent paru dans une revue en sciences humaines et sociales.
Episode 14 : "Je suis femme, noire et musulmane", des corps indisciplinés sur Instagram.
L'article original :
Kristin M. Peterson, "The Unruly, Loud, and Intersectional Muslim Woman: Interrupting the Aesthetic Styles of Islamic Fashion Images on Instagram", International Journal of Communication, 14(0), 2020, p. 20.
Le profil Instagram de Leah V, dont l'autrice de l'article fait l'étude : https://www.instagram.com/lvernon2000/
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Les références citées dans l'article et mobilisées implicitement dans le podcast :
Kristin M. Peter...
2020-07-2711 min
Frankly, My DearShaming Influencers: Should We Cancel "Cancel Culture"?If your favourite influencer was caught in a scandal, would you keep supporting them, or would you ‘cancel’ them? Dr Crystal Abidin, an anthropologist of internet culture, unpacks all the buzzwords we’ve been hearing lately; from cancelling influencers for making problematic statements, to the rise of SJWs, or minority influencers making a name for themselves. If you’re an influencer, follow one or want to be one, you need to listen to this episode.
2020-07-2639 min
Selfie ReflectiveFinding, Losing and Striving for Fame Online - with Dr Crystal AbidinDr Crysal Abidin is a sociocultural anthropologist who studies internet cultures ~ As with more traditional forms of celebrity, we can't help but wonder what it would be like to have a taste of social media fame. But what are the consequences for someone who eventually rejects the demands of online fame in a very public way? And what responsibility do journalists and media outlets have for those who has had no agency when it comes to their online presence? Yes, we're talking about the kids. In this episode, we converse with Dr Crystal Abidin about...
2020-03-1635 min
The Future OfInternet FameOn the internet, anyone has the potential to become a celebrity. Some actively seek internet fame by carefully cultivating their online identity; while others may become unwitting internet celebrities when a stray, unflattering image of themselves is used as the subject of a meme.In this episode, David is joined by digital anthropologist Dr Crystal Abidin, to discuss the rise and fall of both ‘deliberate’ and ‘accidental’ online celebrities.Why influencers are more than just product-pushing advertisers (2.17)How the law affects social media influencers differently to traditional advertisers (9.23)How a social media platform changing, or closing down ent...
2020-02-0333 min
SSEAC StoriesASEAN Forum 2019 - Dr Crystal AbidinIn the lead-up to SSEAC's annual ASEAN Forum, Dr Crystal Abidin (Curtin University) sat down with SSEAC's Deputy Director, Dr Elisabeth Kramer, to discuss her research on young people’s relationships with internet celebrity, self-curation, and vulnerability.
Dr Crystal Abidin is a digital anthropologist and ethnographer of vernacular internet cultures. Her books include Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame Online (2018), Microcelebrity Around the Globe: Approaches to Cultures to Cultures of Internet Fame (2018, co-edited with Megan Lindsay Brown), and Instagram: Visual Social Media Cultures (2019, with Tama Leaver and Tim Highfield). She is listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2018) and Pacific Standard 30 Top Thinkers Under 30 (2016). Cr...
2019-10-1815 min
The NewsWorthyD-Day Remembered, NCAA Changes & Netflix “Extras” - Thursday, June 6th, 2019The news to know for Thursday, June 6th, 2019! Today, new info about migrants arrested at the border and what Congress is doing now, and big changes to how veterans can get healthcare. Plus: the changes coming to college basketball, Amazon's newest delivery drone, and Rihanna's milestone. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about child internet stars with digital anthropologist Crystal Abidin. She shares how young online celebrities aren't protected by the same laws...
2019-06-0617 min
New Books in Big IdeasCrystal Abidin, "Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame Online" (Emerald Publishing, 2018)What does it mean to be famous on the Internet? How do people become Internet celebrities, and what can that celebrity be used to do? Dr. Crystal Abidin offers anthropological insight into these questions in her book Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame Online (Emerald Publishing, 2018). Drawing on case studies from around the world, Dr. Abidin identifies the qualities that contribute to the making of internet celebrity. She explains how some internet celebrities become professional influencers and explores the global implications of the influencer industry. This accessibly written book is aimed at popular audiences and will be indispensable for undergraduate courses a...
2019-04-2950 min
New Books in TechnologyCrystal Abidin, "Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame Online" (Emerald Publishing, 2018)What does it mean to be famous on the Internet? How do people become Internet celebrities, and what can that celebrity be used to do? Dr. Crystal Abidin offers anthropological insight into these questions in her book Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame Online (Emerald Publishing, 2018). Drawing on case studies from around the world, Dr. Abidin identifies the qualities that contribute to the making of internet celebrity. She explains how some internet celebrities become professional influencers and explores the global implications of the influencer industry. This accessibly written book is aimed at popular audiences and will be indispensable for undergraduate courses a...
2019-04-2950 min
The Human Show: Innovation through Social ScienceCrystal Abidin: Influencers, youth online and the intersections of social media and traditional mediaCrystal Abidin has a PhD in Anthropology & Sociology, and Media & Communications and done extensive research into the practices of internet celebrity. She studies the online practices of youth on various social media platforms and also examines the practices of Influencers who use such platforms to make a living. Using her anthropological methods and knowledge to unravel the practices of young people online, how they express themselves, communicate and create identity online, she conducts research in Singapore, Australia, and Sweden.
In this episode we talk to Crystal about her work on social media, studying the practices of youth...
2018-03-2635 min
Business BriefingBusiness Briefing: the ‘get rich quick scheme’ influencing what you buyAdvertising through online influencers is shaping consumer law, business models and people's careers. Nico Aguilera/Flickr, CC BY-SAIt sounds like a get rich quick scheme. Amass huge numbers of followers on a social media platform like Instagram and you can get paid like a celebrity to mention or feature products in your posts.
But this industry of “online influencers” was worth US$500 million in 2015, and is expected to grow to be worth US$5 billion by 2020, according to Sandra Peter from the University of Sydney. There’s a well documented business model behind it.
Even though...
2017-08-2414 min