"Rebellions are Built on Hope" : Star Wars, Participatory Culture, and Fan Resistance

For nearly 50 years, Star Wars has made a tremendous impact on popular culture. Controversies surrounding the saga have shifted to issues of diversity and representation. Living in a world where the consumption of and meaning-making of pop culture have become a collective process, minoritized groups of Star Wars fans have been using their voices and creativity on social media and other fan outlets to "resist" problematic representation and the lack of visibility.