Dr. Maria Bogdan - The Media Representation of Roma in the Age of Social Media

In this masterclass, Dr. Maria Bogdan delves into media representation, particularly focusing on the transformative role of social media in empowering Roma communities to dismantle stereotypical images. From exploring the theoretical foundations to examining self-representation in the digital age, this session challenges and redefines our understanding of Roma imagery in mainstream media. It underscores the significant power of media in constructing societal discourses and different politics of representation and diversity.
Dr. Maria Bogdan is a distinguished media theorist and social scientist, deeply engaged in examining media representation and racism. Her research explores social media and social movements, with a particular emphasis on Roma movements. She earned her PhD from the Film, Media, and Culture Theory Doctoral Program at the Doctoral School of Philosophy of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, presenting her thesis on the media representation of Roma in Hungary, aptly titled "The Visible Stranger."
As a scholar, Dr. Bogdan is actively involved with the Romani Studies Department at the Central European University and is one of the founding editors of the Critical Romani Studies journal. Her academic pursuits are complemented by her background in journalism and film directing, and she continues to contribute to the field as a freelance journalist.
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