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elisi ([personal profile] elisi) wrote2013-09-06 05:33 pm
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Read this. It's important.

Fangirl Isn’t a Dirty Word by our very own Debs.

It’s not easy being a modern fan. We’re battling decades of institutionalized sexism, racism, and imperialism. We’re working on it. We may still be struggling with all of the —isms but we’re clawing our way toward second wave fandom, particularly when it comes to female fans sharing the dais. We recognize that women really do game, read comics and geek out over all the things guys geek out over. But even in this enlightened age, the gendered term “fangirl” has become a casual slur, used with impunity to mock and ridicule a certain type of fan.

There is also a podcast: Verity! Extra! – Fangirls Just Wanna Have Fun.
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[identity profile] jeymien.livejournal.com 2013-09-06 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Lovely, thank you for sharing. Now liked on Facebook..
elisi: Edwin holding a tiny snowman (Just a girl by kathyh)

[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-07 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
My pleasure. :)
elisi: Edwin holding a tiny snowman (Just a girl by kathyh)

[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-07 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
:)

[identity profile] a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com 2013-09-08 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohhh, need to find time to read/listen to this! Thank you for posting, bb!!

*HUGS*
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[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-08 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I've read, but I've yet to listen. Life's too busy at the moment...

[identity profile] flowsoffire.livejournal.com 2013-09-08 08:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Very thought-provoking—thanks a lot for sharing! Mm, I have to confess I'm partly guilty of that myself—I have no problem whatsoever owning up to "fangirling", but I wouldn't define myself as a "fangirl"—that definitely feels belittling. But thinking like that is both admitting that a mere word would be enough to shove my whole fandom experience into a box, and possibly disrespectful to other fans… *nods pensively*
elisi: Edwin holding a tiny snowman (twilight by nutshell @ journalfen)

[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-08 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
It's complicated. But a good debate.
elisi: Edwin holding a tiny snowman (Sparkley by tkp)

[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-08 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I have TWO 'Twilight' icons. *g*
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[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-08 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
It's from a lovely little comic strip someone on my flist made, but she's flocked the entry. 'Twas funny, basically.

[identity profile] flowsoffire.livejournal.com 2013-09-08 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Definitely seems so ;) Yay talented people!
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[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-08 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed! Although now I need to go be sociable. Will get to your email tomorrow, as I want to write a proper reply! ♥
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[personal profile] elisi 2013-09-08 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
See you then! :)
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