Fan activism

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fan-activism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is fan activism?Fan activism is when people who love books, movies, or games work together to support causes that matter to them, like helping others or making things fairer.
2. How do fans use the internet to help people?Fans share ideas, create petitions, raise money, and make videos on social media so that many people can see and join the effort.

Fandom: A subculture composed of fans who collectively share a fervent interest in a particular subject, often a work of fiction.
New Media: Digital technologies that allow for interactive communication, such as the internet, social media, and mobile devices.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of individuals in the public life of their communities and society to address collective concerns.