Presentation Title
The Right to Exist: An De-Colonial View of Representations of Marginalized Sexual Identities in the Media
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
College
College of Art & Letters
Major
Communication Studies
Session Number
1
Location
RM 215
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Lilianna Gallegos
Juror Names
Dr. Elizabeth Martin, Dr. Alexis Norris, Dr. Nicole Henley
Start Date
5-17-2018 12:15 PM
End Date
5-17-2018 12:30 PM
Abstract
This article is aimed to view queer theory and representations of sexual minorities in the media through an anti-colonial lens. Through secondary research, I critique queer theory for its lack of inclusiveness of subaltern epistemologys of sexuality. Additionally, I take a look at various mainstream and pornographic films that give sexual minorities visibility. Finally I explore pornographic films that subvert to colonial constructs of non-European bodies.
The Right to Exist: An De-Colonial View of Representations of Marginalized Sexual Identities in the Media
RM 215
This article is aimed to view queer theory and representations of sexual minorities in the media through an anti-colonial lens. Through secondary research, I critique queer theory for its lack of inclusiveness of subaltern epistemologys of sexuality. Additionally, I take a look at various mainstream and pornographic films that give sexual minorities visibility. Finally I explore pornographic films that subvert to colonial constructs of non-European bodies.
