Sex and Fandom
Tags:
fan culturecultureadults only
When:
8:00 PM, Friday 25 May 2018
(1 hour 30 minutes)
Where:
San Mateo Marriott
- Synergy 1
How:
The presence of explicit sexual material in fandom is known, but the way fans perceive and interact with it has changed over the generations. What are some of the tensions that arise from the presence of multiple age groups on various platforms, and their anonymity vs. non anonymity? How has the perception of sexual material in fandom changed over time? Can the presence of explicit materials in fandom interfere with multiple family members being active in fandom circles?