In my research into One Direction fans, I heard how shame is experienced, perpetuated and internalised – but it also provides the foundation for these close-knit communities.
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Social media has responded to the news with unbelievable force. So what is it about this band that produces such a reaction?
British band One Direction has a huge following worldwide. But media criticism of their fans doesn’t respect the knowledge and power they possess.
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Over the weekend, rumours have spread that Crazy About One Direction, a documentary on the eponymous boy band broadcast by the UK’s Channel 4, has led to suicides among distraught fans. One thing is certain…