Med himmelen som tak Ungdom, religion og fandom
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https://doi.org/10.5617/pri.4771Abstract
In this article the phenomenon “fandom” is discussed. Fandom signifies strong fan-cultures, similar to religious charismatic movements. Trough a brief introduction to fandom research I show how the field has changed from a negative view on fans, towards a more committed fandom-research. The point of departure is ”the Beliebers” – the follower of Justin Bieber. The majority of “the Beliebers” are young girls, often portrayed as a hysterical group in the medias. Texts written by Beliebers, however, show how they create meaning, identity and a sense of belonging through their commitment. I conclude that fandom not just show how difficult it can be to divide between religion and non-religion, but rather challenges the whole concept of such a division.
Keywords: fandom, Belieber, fan, youth religion
I artikkelen diskuteres fenomenet «fandom». Fandom brukes for å beskrive sterke fan-kulturer som har mye til felles med religiøse karismatiske bevegelser. I artikkelen gis en kort gjennomgang av fandoms-forskningens historie. Denne viser utviklingen fra et overveiende negativt syn på fans til et mer positivt forskerengasjement. Startpunktet for artikkelen er «the Beliebers» – Justin Biebers fans. Majoriteten av disse er unge jenter, ofte fremstilt av mediene som en gråtende og hylende masse. Tekstutdrag fra noen av de norske Bieber-tilhengerne viser imidlertid at deres interesse for Bieber er med på å gi dem identitet, mening og tilhørighet i livet. Artikkelen konkluderer med at fandom ikke bare viser hvor vanskelig avgrensningen mellom religion og ikke-religion er, men utfordrer selve ideen om at en slik avgrensning er mulig.
Nøkkelord: fandom, Belieber, fan, ungdomsreligion
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