Assignment Task:
The journal entries are designed to encourage reflection on course concepts, applying criminological and psychological theories to real-world scenarios and media portrayals of crime. These reflections will help you critically engage with the intersections of fan culture, social media, and crime. Need Assignment Help?
This week you are tasked with locating and analyzing a real-life case of celebrity stalking using criminological theories. There are many theories that can describe stalking behaviors. Make sure that you cite your sources!
All entries should be written in first-person, reflecting your personal engagement with the topic while also incorporating course materials and research.
Reflect deeply on the questions posed in the prompt. Avoid simply summarizing media or cases; focus on analysis.
Where appropriate, draw connections between your own experiences, media portrayals, and theoretical concepts
Consider the broader societal implications of parasocial relationships, fan behavior, and crime as influenced by media.