Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
8-2015
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
Communication
Degree Program
Communication, MA
Committee Chair
Walker, Kandi
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Sohn, Steve
Committee Member
Sohn, Steve
Committee Member
Owen, David
Subject
African American lesbians; Self-perception
Abstract
The theory of intersectionality posits that inclusion in multiple stigmatized identity groups results in intersectional rather than additive oppression, making it impossible to examine any one form of oppression in isolation. Black lesbians experience multiple forms of oppression—based on their sex, gender, race, and sexual orientation—making their experiences an ideal opportunity for analyzing the impact of intersectionality. Drawing from feminist theory and research, this thesis uses multiple Black lesbian narratives selected from two texts, interwoven with research from Black scholars, to present an innovative method of inquiry designed to uncover the intersections in their lives. The juxtaposition of the narratives against the scholarly research illuminates the interplay between the various forms of oppression they experience, and the unique and adaptive ways in which these women craft their identities and respond to their oppression.
Recommended Citation
Mudd, Mary C., "A day in the life : identity communication at the intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation." (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2205.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/2205
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Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies Commons
