TikTok Cultures in the United States

TikTok Cultures in the United States explores the role of TikTok in US popular culture, examining its growing body of subcultures through the lens of gender, sexuality, feminism, race and ethnicity, and wellness. It engages with international scholarship on TikTok and shapes it as an interdisciplinary field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

TikTok Cultures in the United States delves into the profound impact of TikTok on American popular culture, offering a comprehensive exploration of the diverse subcultures that have emerged on the platform. Drawing upon the expertise of a diverse range of scholars from various disciplines and backgrounds, this book serves as a valuable starting point for examining TikTok's role in contemporary US society. By engaging with the extensive and rapidly growing scholarship on TikTok from international scholars, the chapters in this book provide frameworks and blueprints for analyzing TikTok within a distinct American context. Topics such as gender and sexuality, feminism, race and ethnicity, and wellness are explored in depth, shedding light on the ways in which TikTok has shaped and influenced these aspects of popular culture.

In its endeavor to shape TikTok as an interdisciplinary field in its own right, this insightful and timely volume holds immense appeal to students and scholars engaged in the study of new and digital media, social media, popular culture, communication studies, sociology of media, dance, gender studies, and performance studies. By delving into the complex interplay between technology, culture, and society, TikTok Cultures in the United States offers a valuable perspective on the evolving landscape of digital media and its profound implications for our understanding of contemporary culture.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032249162