Fandom's Dual Nature
Kaitlyn discusses the complex landscape of fandom, highlighting its potential for both positive social action and troubling behaviors. While fans have rallied around movements like Black Lives Matter, they also grapple with divisive issues, such as vaccine hesitancy fueled by celebrity influence. This ambivalence reveals the ongoing struggle within fandoms to define their political identities, oscillating between progressive and reactionary tendencies.In this clip
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