Fandom Flashcards
What is Fandom?
A collective identity of fans with intense engagement in media or culture.
How does Fandom create community?
Fans connect through clubs, conventions, and online forums.
What is fan participation?
Creating fan fiction, art, cosplay, and other content.
How does Fandom shape identity?
Fans integrate their interests into their personal and social identity.
What role does media play in Fandom?
It provides platforms for fan engagement and content sharing.
What is the historical origin of Fandom?
The term ‘fan’ comes from ‘fanatic’ and was used for baseball spectators in the 19th century.
What is transformative fandom?
Fans reshape or reinterpret media texts, e.g., through fan fiction.
How does digital media affect Fandom?
It allows global interactions and rapid content sharing.
What is the relationship between Fandom and industry?
Fans influence media narratives and industry trends.
How can Fandom be a form of activism?
Fans advocate for diversity, representation, and social justice in media.
