Superman in the Phone Booth： Practice and Space of Taiwan Coplay Subcultural Field
Date Issued
2015
Date
2015
Author(s)
Wu, Ching-Shan
Abstract
With anime and comic industry is flourishing in Taiwan, Cosplay subculture gradually get rid of rebellious image, become an interesting and noticeable acts. Now we often see Cosplay as the highlight in events or be used to publicize. Unfortunately, the general impression of Cosplay are still confined to the status that people wear those non-daily wearing, that neglect the significance of their practice process and the development difficulties of Cosplay subculture. This thesis utilizes qualitative research methods that including in-depth interviewing techniques , participant observation, and field observation to analyze the practice field and space of Taiwan Cosplay community. First, this research through the analysis of the practice process of Coser, to explores the formation and operation of Cosplay subcultural field. Cosplay is not only a fan behavior for show the personal fanaticism, but also related with social situation and economic development. The Cosplay community take practice and accumulation of experience, share and transfer knowledge to build the field into a cohesive whole. The other is focused on the space for Cosplay subculture, view the space conflict which for analyze the transition of space. And, also talk about the problem of Coser’s practice activity to inspect that fluidity of power implied in the space. Space as a mirror, we can see the context and implication of Cosplay subculture with space, and improve the difficult situation.
Subjects
Cosplay
Coser（Cosplayer）
Subculture
Practice
Field
Space
SDGs
Type
thesis
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