genrejen
Genrejen is a term used in media theory to describe the deliberate blending of conventions from multiple established genres to create a new hybrid category. It refers not to a single genre, but to a process and outcome where tonal cues, narrative structures, and audience expectations are combined to produce a recognizable but distinct form.
Origins and usage: The term is a relatively recent neologism in English-language discourse and has circulated
Characteristics: Genrejen works typically exhibit modular blending, where recognizable tropes are retained but reordered or reframed
Reception and critique: Critics note that genrejen can expand narrative possibilities and attract diverse audiences, but
See also: cross-genre, mashup, hybrid genre, genre-blending.