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Title
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“I will never stop writing trans stories:” Identity construction through stance-taking on transphobia among fanfiction writers of Harry Potter on Archive of Our Own
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Creator
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Angeli, Evelina
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Abstract
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This paper investigates the construction of pro-transgender activist identities of Harry Potter fanfiction writer. Using the Corpus Linguistics software AntConc, collocates and concordances of the terms “trans,” “transphobia/transphobic” and references to J.K. Rowling were identified in their Notes Sections of their fanfiction stories. A stance-taking analysis showed that fanfiction writers evaluate (a) transgender retellings as affirming in gender identity, (b) transphobia as a triggering topic that is marked with Content Warnings, and (c) J.K. Rowling as a TERF. Ultimately, their positions towards transgender people and J.K. Rowling showcased that they construct activist identities that advocate for transgender rights.
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Keywords
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linguistics
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identity
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fan fiction
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Subject
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interdisciplinary
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Date Available
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May 28, 2026
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Type
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Poster
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Course
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HEL 2602 Honors Thesis II
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Course Offering Term
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Spring semester 2025
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Instructor
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Sagredos, Christos
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Session
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Honors Creative Projects
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Location
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Student Lounge
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Event
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Year 2026 | 10th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium
