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American Journal of Arts and Communication
Vol. 8 No. 4 (2023): July-August
Original Articles

CONSTRUCTING CIVIC IDENTITY THROUGH SOCCER FANDOM IN ROME

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  • Emily R. Anderson
Emily R. Anderson
Indiana University

Published 2023-09-21

Keywords

  • football fandom,
  • civic identity,
  • communication,
  • fan-created displays,
  • local identity

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Anderson, E. R. (2023). CONSTRUCTING CIVIC IDENTITY THROUGH SOCCER FANDOM IN ROME. American Journal of Arts and Communication, 8(4), 1–22. Retrieved from https://topjournals.org/index.php/AJAC/article/view/208

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Abstract

This article explores how Italian football (soccer) fandom shapes civic identity, focusing on Roman soccer fans. Through ethnographic data, it delves into the construction of civic identity using various communication forms, including verbal and visual expressions. Drawing from museum studies, the study emphasizes the significance of fan-created displays in shaping fan identities. These discursive practices reveal fans' notions of place and local identity. Despite the global reach of mass media fan cultures, sports fan culture maintains strong ties to locality. While many cultural practices have become deterritorialized, sports, including high school, college, and professional teams, continue to represent local identity. Teams compete against rivals from nearby or distant locales, symbolizing community pride. However, the market economy complicates this representation, as professional teams often consist of athletes from a global labor pool. This research highlights the enduring connection between sports, locality, and fan identity.

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