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For the final blog post for this class I want to refocus on asexuality and gender but this time not use a example of piece mainstream media for representation of asexuality. Instead I want to give shoutouts to art and literary journal AZE, along with The Ace Couple a podcast focused on discussing asexuality and…
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While my first few posts have been about queer representation in both main stream media and non-mainstream media, for this post I want to neurodivergence and media. What is neurodivergence/neurodiversity? Neurodivergence is neurotypes that differ from typical or what are considered normal (neurotypical) neurotypes. Neurodivergence includes autism (ASD), ADHD, OCD, Tourette syndrome, and many other…
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For this post I will be discussing the documentary Pray Away which goes into the harmful history of conversion therapy and the ex-gay movement, along with bringing light to how conversion therapy is still prevalent even when it has been seen as harmful by major medical institutions (like the American Medical Association for example). Conversion…
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For this post I will be discussing the film Nimona and it serves as a metaphor for being trans and the challenges of being trans in a culture that doesn’t accept it. Plot Summary of Nimona Nimona follows a knight named Ballister who is wrongly accused of killing the Queen of the kingdom. Ballister is…
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JaidenAnimations video Being Not Straight serves as good tool in helping understand what asexuality and aromanticism is.
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For this blog post, I want to focus on asexuality. What is asexuality? Asexuality is defined as a lack of sexual attraction or having a little bit of sexual attraction. Asexuality is a spectrum that has a wide range of varying identities. There is also aromanticism or a lack of romantic attraction or having a…
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Welcome to my blog! My name is Verity McFadden and for this blog I want to discuss the influence of media on identities and the ability of media to help understand aspects of themselves. For this blog I want to focus upon the LGTBQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, since I am part of both communities. I…
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Here are somethings about me: Here is a northern pike for you. Cute right?
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