Fan Activism
So, what if we gave our young people the opportunity to imagine themselves as the heroes that they have grown up watching, heroes of their own stories and passions?
Fan activism is just that. Fan activism can be defined as a form of civil engagement and political participation that emerges from the passions of fandoms and fan culture. Fan activism can be fan-driven efforts to engage and address civic, social, and political issues.
There is significant power and potential of fan activism. Fandoms can be ideological and cultural resistance to heteronormative and patriarchal values of society. The capacity of fan communities to unite and mobilize in reaction to casting decisions, show cancellations, etc. is well established. Now, these collective mobilization efforts are being used to support campaigns for social justice and human rights, inspiring young people to engage.
There is significant power and potential of fan activism. Fandoms can be ideological and cultural resistance to heteronormative and patriarchal values of society. The capacity of fan communities to unite and mobilize in reaction to casting decisions, show cancellations, etc. is well established. Now, these collective mobilization efforts are being used to support campaigns for social justice and human rights, inspiring young people to engage.