Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women Studies, Headlines City Paper

In the latest issue of the Baltimore City Paper, Gender and Women Studies professor, Kate Drabinski, pulls back the curtain, giving readers a glimpse into the world of Bronies, a small, but dedicated group of predominantly adult men who are fans of the cartoon My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Drabinski traverses the network of fan-made illustrations, full-body fur suits and panel discussions throughout the Baltimore Convention Center, observing and interviewing fans and volunteers to get a better understanding of the world around her. “To an outsider, this subculture contains all the elements of something creepy. Grown men seemingly obsessed with a …