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Tri Phuong is a sociocultural anthropologist specializing in digital media, youth culture, and social movements in contemporary Vietnam. He investigates the intersections of local and global influences of new media technologies and cultural expressions, utilizing semiotics to reveal how individuals experience and navigate the changing landscapes of authoritarianism and censorship in the digital era. His research integrates the fields of anthropology, media studies, and youth studies against the backdrop of late socialism and globalization. Phuong focuses on cultural translations, vernacular tactics, and the mockery of authority figures, providing precise case studies for understanding the role of popular culture within youth fandom and social movements, particularly in Southeast Asia and Inter-Asian diasporic contexts. Before joining the University of Victoria, he worked as a community organizer, development consultant, and journalist.
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