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[Un]Seen, Al Benbow

Honors Projects

[un]seen is a community-centered project and installation that consists of a collection of portraits and statements from underrepresented members of the LGBTQ+ community. Each subject submits their own action item that depends on their identity and response to the question, “what do you wish people understood about the experience of being [your identity]?”

This project was initially born out of research into the commodification of LGBTQ+ identities, and the realization that corporations tend to market to members of the LGBTQ+ community who they believe have the most spending power: white, cisgender, able-bodied, upper class, gay men, and therefore most often …

An Examination Of Non-Traditional Bridal Wear And Its Primary Consumer, Erica Thalmann, Kristina Dimaria

Senior Honors Projects

Bridal wear has traditionally been viewed as big white dresses. But as times change, so do brides’ preferences for bridal wear. Jumpsuits, rompers, short dresses, and other “non-traditional” choices are experiencing an increased demand in the market. Unfortunately, brides who seek these options are often not met with a promising assortment. This study examined primary consumers of non-traditional bridal wear. Specifically, we sought to find out whether women who belong to the LGBTQ community choose to consume more non-traditional bridal wear compared to heterosexual brides. The study also examined through which channels (e.g., online, in store, etc.) consumers predominantly purchase …

Teaching Critical Looking: Pedagogical Approaches To Using Comics As Queer Theory, Ashley Manchester

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

Given the challenging depth of queer theoretical concepts, this article argues that one of the most effective ways to teach the complexities of queer theory is by utilizing comics in the classroom. I focus on how college-level instructors can use the content, form, and history of comics to teach students how to enact and do queer theory. By reading and making comics, students learn concrete and theoretical tools for combatting oppressive discourses and modes of meaning making. Teaching comics as queer theory promotes both innovative critical thinking and critical looking skills by centralizing both the rich history of queer comics …

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 07/1984, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Letter re: the murder of Charlie Howard
• Letter from Doris Raven Darkwing Foster
• Calendar Events
• YWCA of Lewiston/Auburn; Youth Intervention Programs
• The 4th New England Women's Musical Retreat
• The 9th Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
• Third Annual Healing Ritual Gathering
• Interweave Benefit Concert in Memory of Charlie Howard

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 06/1984, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Calendar Events
• In Case You're Interested...
• Emma Dyke Advice Column
• Take Back the Night - 1984: Pornography and Violence Against Women by Lucie Bauer

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 05/1984, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Calendar Events
• Take Back the Night 1984 Coalition
• Waldoboro Days Triathalon
• National March for Lesbian/Gay Rights
• In Case You're Interested...
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 03-04/1984, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• UMO Womyn's Center Womyn's Health Symposium on Sexism, Racism, Classism and Health Care
• Worry Column

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 02/1984, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Calendar of Events
• Boycott Nestle Products
• Support Christine Madsen
• Books
• Personals
• Valentine's Day Dance
• The Worry Column
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 12/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• News
• Personals
• Courses
• A Chain Letter for Liberated Women
• Books

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 10/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Calendar of Events
• What's New?
• Singing & Marching for Peace & Justice at Seneca Falls
• The Worry Column

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 08/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• The Worry Column
• What's Going On
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 07/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• News
• Calendar July & August
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 06/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• What's New
• Books
• Poetry
• New Hope for Women Antique/Craft Fair

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 05/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• 10th Annual Maine Lesbian & Gay Symposium, University of Southern Maine
• Announcements
• Poetry
• Can I Lust With Integrity?
• On Building a Feminist Spiritual Community
• Personals

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 04/1983, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Calendar of Events
• Let's Build Feminist Community
• More on JoAnn Newak
• Movies: Lianna
• Personals
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 09/1982, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• The Female Paul Revere
• Gay Community News Offices Burn
• A Call For Material Out From Under: Sober Dykes and Our Friends
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 08/1982, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• SBA Club Announcements
• Announcements
• Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
• Gay Dollar$ for Gay People

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 06/1982, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Susan B. Anthony Club Announcements
• The Feminist Writer's Guild
• Announcements, Happenings, Things to Do, Places to Go!!
• I.G.A. Meets in Washington, D.C.
• United for Disarmament
• Poetry
• Kay Gardner: Benefit Concert for New Hope for Women

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 05/1982, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• S.B.A. Club Announcements
• A Repeat of Some Important News...
• Announcements, Happenings, Things to Do, Places to Go!!!
• Poetry

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 10/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• MLF Announcements
• Women Unite Take Back the Night
• Regarding the Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 09/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Calendar
• Announcements

Maine Lesbian Feminist 08/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Meeting Minutes
• Sexuality Workshop
• Next Meeting and Directions
• Agenda
• Calendar
• Announcements
• Maine Women for a Nuclear Free Future

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 05/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Meeting News
• Newsletter News
• Financial News
• State News
• Conferences and other events
• Resources
• Special Events
• Sexuality Workshop
• Calendar

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 04/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Meeting Minutes
• Agenda
• Calendar
• Maine Lesbian and Gay Symposium VII
• Mothers Day March

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 03/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Meeting Minutes
• Agenda
• Calendar - Local Events
• More Publications
• National News and Events

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 02/1981, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Minutes: December-January
• Agenda
• Calendar of Local Events
• National Events
• Publications
• Announcements
• Poetry
• The United Health Care Project: Quality Health Care for Lesbians and Gays

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 11/1980, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• The Susan B. Anthony Club
• Calendar of Events
• Events and Happenings
• Announcements & Information
• Lesbian Photographer's Directory Now Being Compiled

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 10/1980, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• The Susan B. Anthony Club
• Calendar of Events
• Announcements & Information
• The Night Won't Be Took Without Takers

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 08/1980, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Notes from July 19th Meeting
• Agenda
• The Susan B. Anthony Club
• Events and Happenings
• Women Against Nukes
• A Letter to the Editor
• Gay/Lesbian Telephone Tree
• Lesbian & Gay Anthology for Teachers
• Lesbian & Gay Community Meets to Form Nationwide Network for Aiding Gay & Lesbian Cuban Refugees
• Publications
• New Leaf Books
• Living With Contradictions

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter 07/1980, Maine Lesbian Feminist

Maine Lesbian Feminist Newsletter (1976-1984)

• Agenda for July 19 Meeting
• The Susan B. Anthony Club
• Lesbian Defense Fund
• Maine Coalition for Family Crisis Services
• Gay Rights National Lobby call to action
• Anti-Discrimination Proposal Passed at Baltimore White House Conference on Families
• Rural (Lesbian?)-Gay Conference
• Announcements
• Publications
• Advertisements
• Poetry