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A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis Of Queer Appropriation In Digital Spaces, Derek Bryant
A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis Of Queer Appropriation In Digital Spaces, Derek Bryant
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Appropriation is an invariable part of the way in which people communicate. In order to better understand what appropriation is and how appropriation functions communicatively, this research defines what appropriation is from a rhetorical perspective. As the world becomes more interconnected through the use of popular social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, the popularity of appropriation only continues to grow. This research focuses on popular examples of how queer culture is appropriated and used within mainstream culture by straight individuals as a way for to gain financial and social capital. Keywords: Appropriation, pop culture, digital spaces, TikTok, YouTube, …