Dr. Katia Perea is a Sociology Professor who loves cartoons! Her media theory research takes an in-depth look at the history of girl cartoons, their social significance and an emphasis on the importance of the Brony community and their influence on challenging social normative coding by subverting the adage that girls will watch boys shows but boys won't watch girls shows. By playfully transgressing the normative coding of popular culture consumption, the Bronies are changing the landscape of girl cartoons, and quite possibly saving the world!!!

Recorded in the Hall of Moon on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at BronyCon 2015.

About BronyCon: Based in Baltimore, Md., BronyCon is the premiere convention for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans of all ages that draws over 10,000 attendees from all over the world. This year’s event, scheduled for July 8-10, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will celebrate the five-year anniversary of BronyCon. The convention features special guests, diverse programming and a multi-night music festival. For more information, check out bronycon.org.

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