A representação da cultura e identidade nerd: uma análise pelos estudos culturais no quadro Mundo Geek

Abstract

In a long time, the Nerd’s culture and identity where considered negatives. As the years passed by, though, this image has been changing. However, there are many stereotypes still associated to this group, like lacking of social abilities, been related to activities like RPG Games, high intellect, the cultural appropriation on super-heroes’ shirts and other elements. Based on this context, this research questions: How it’s represented the identity and the Nerd’s culture on Mundo Geek Show by Jornal das Dez from Globo News cable TV channel? With it, it’s proposed to know, also, if this representation contribute for the perpetuation of the Nerd’s stereotype, if there is an actualization on this group’s identity or if there is a resignification of it.