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Keynote Address: "What Transpires Now: Transgeder History And The Future We Need", Susan Stryker
Keynote Address: "What Transpires Now: Transgeder History And The Future We Need", Susan Stryker
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The 2017 keynote address presented by special guest Susan Stryker, Associate Professor of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Arizona. Professor Stryker is also the Director of the Institute for LGBT Studies, founder of the Transgender Studies Initiative, and holds a courtesy appointment as Associate Professor in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona. She is the author of many articles and several books on transgender and queer topics, most recently Transgender History (Seal Press 2008). She won a Lambda Literary Award for the anthology The Transgender Studies Reader (Routledge 2006), …
Women In Power: Visual Ethnographies Of Women Leaders In Bloomington-Normal, Lucy Bullock, Anna Kerr-Carpenter, Raelynn Parmely, Jordan Prats, Madi Vukich, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
Women In Power: Visual Ethnographies Of Women Leaders In Bloomington-Normal, Lucy Bullock, Anna Kerr-Carpenter, Raelynn Parmely, Jordan Prats, Madi Vukich, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Hiv-Related Pulic Health Initiative Best Practices In Select International Cities, Madisen Vukich, James Sikora, Faculty Advisor
Hiv-Related Pulic Health Initiative Best Practices In Select International Cities, Madisen Vukich, James Sikora, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
The College Campus Sexual Assault Problem: A Gender Socialization Analysis, Paige Buschman, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
The College Campus Sexual Assault Problem: A Gender Socialization Analysis, Paige Buschman, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Mother Goddesses And Subversive Witches: Competing Narratives Of Gender Essentialism, Heteronormativity, And Queerness In Wiccan Ritual And Theology, Carly Floyd, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Mother Goddesses And Subversive Witches: Competing Narratives Of Gender Essentialism, Heteronormativity, And Queerness In Wiccan Ritual And Theology, Carly Floyd, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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Wicca is typically recognized as a feminist and queer-friendly religion embraced by many women and LGBTQ+ people. While women are undoubtedly emphasized positively, however, I argue that much of the focus is in fact a form of benevolent sexism, coming out of an essentialist understanding of women’s nature being nurturing, intuitive, and emotional. The resulting heteronormativity and its procreative focus can create an exclusionary environment for gay men and women as well as for transgender and genderfluid or non-binary individuals. My research utilizes ethnographic participantobservation of a local Wiccan coven and semi-structured qualitative interviews with Wiccans and Pagans from across …
The Effects Of Social Media On Body Image, Danielle Di Cristofano
The Effects Of Social Media On Body Image, Danielle Di Cristofano
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No abstract provided.
Student Attitudes Toward Housework, Xingchen Wang, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Student Attitudes Toward Housework, Xingchen Wang, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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No abstract provided.
Exploring Differential Opportunity Among Inner City Black Men, Inez White, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Exploring Differential Opportunity Among Inner City Black Men, Inez White, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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Poster presentation abstract.
Understanding And Navigating Stigma Around Mental Illness, Lauren Dineen-Griffin, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Understanding And Navigating Stigma Around Mental Illness, Lauren Dineen-Griffin, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Oral presentation abstract.
Cultural Production And Self-Definition: The Impact On Physical Appearance Relative To The Socialization Process, Grace Mccarten, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Cultural Production And Self-Definition: The Impact On Physical Appearance Relative To The Socialization Process, Grace Mccarten, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Oral presentation abstract.
Use And Awareness Of Diverse Curricular Materials At Illinois Wesleyan University, Jazmyne Kellogg, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Use And Awareness Of Diverse Curricular Materials At Illinois Wesleyan University, Jazmyne Kellogg, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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Oral presentation abstract.
Identity Management Among Students Of Color At Iwu, Katherine Serrano, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Identity Management Among Students Of Color At Iwu, Katherine Serrano, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
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Oral presentation abstract.
Understanding Attitudes Towards Interracial Relationships Among College Students, Nicole Pierce, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Understanding Attitudes Towards Interracial Relationships Among College Students, Nicole Pierce, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The number of interracial couples in the United States remains low in today’s society. This study uses qualitative interviews and quantitative survey data from Illinois Wesleyan students to investigate the motivations, perceptions, and experiences of those who are currently, or were previously, in an interracial relationship. I also explore the attitudes of those who have not dated interracially, and the media’s impact on perceptions of interracial couples. I find that those who dated interracially did not see race as a deciding factor, but instead focused on personality, cultural similarities and differences, and appearances. Many students saw religion, peer and family …
Addressing The Elephant In The Room: Understanding The Daily Life Of Undocumented High School Youth, Sylvia Rusin, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
Addressing The Elephant In The Room: Understanding The Daily Life Of Undocumented High School Youth, Sylvia Rusin, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The 1.5 generation are the undocumented students who were born abroad and were brought to the United States by their parents at an early age. Many of these children came here during the population boom in the 1990’s and are now teenagers or in their mid 20’s. As they are finishing high school, nearly all of them are confused about their post-secondary options because of their undocumented status. The IL Dream Act, passed in 2011, qualifies undocumented youth to pay in-state tuition when attending public universities in Illinois and provides counselors who are aware of the college options and post-secondary …
An Assessment Plan Of The Sociology Program At Illinois Wesleyan University, Ashley Beadle, James Sikora, Faculty Advisor
An Assessment Plan Of The Sociology Program At Illinois Wesleyan University, Ashley Beadle, James Sikora, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
In preparation for a North Central Accreditation campus visit in 2012, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology updated their student learning outcomes for majors and program goals and objectives for both disciplines. One part of the assessment centered on the faculty's evidence regarding their effectiveness as teachers in meeting program goals-objectives, and another part addressed present and alumni students' perceptions of their learning outcomes in their majors and general education. Accomplishing that assessment of the programs and student learning outcomes went through a number of stages, each examining a facet of the programs since 2002, the previous University accreditation visit. …
Stress, Spirituality, And Wellness: Changing The State Of Wellbeing Within A Public Health Paradigm, Bringing Integrative Therapies To The American Biomedical Industry, Kristin B. Robinson, Georganne Rundblad, Faculty Advisor
Stress, Spirituality, And Wellness: Changing The State Of Wellbeing Within A Public Health Paradigm, Bringing Integrative Therapies To The American Biomedical Industry, Kristin B. Robinson, Georganne Rundblad, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
A Web Of Connections: The Role Of Social Capital And Trust In The Formation Of Virtual Organizations, Paige Maynard, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
A Web Of Connections: The Role Of Social Capital And Trust In The Formation Of Virtual Organizations, Paige Maynard, Meghan Burke, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
How Stories Shape Lives And Build Friendships: A Study Of Parents With Children On The Autism Spectrum, Bobby Tazioli, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
How Stories Shape Lives And Build Friendships: A Study Of Parents With Children On The Autism Spectrum, Bobby Tazioli, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The Hijab: Muslim Women's Perspectives On Veiling In The United States, Christina Salazar, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
The Hijab: Muslim Women's Perspectives On Veiling In The United States, Christina Salazar, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Luck Be A Lady: An Exploration Of The Bloomington Bingo Community Through Visual Ethnographic Methods, Monica Simonin, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
Luck Be A Lady: An Exploration Of The Bloomington Bingo Community Through Visual Ethnographic Methods, Monica Simonin, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
This Is What Feminism Looks Like, Hannah Detig, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
This Is What Feminism Looks Like, Hannah Detig, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The Crossfit Coup D'Etat: A Look At A Dynamic New Lifestyle Combating Modern Lethargy, Geoffrey Evans-Grimm, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
The Crossfit Coup D'Etat: A Look At A Dynamic New Lifestyle Combating Modern Lethargy, Geoffrey Evans-Grimm, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Visual Perspectives Of The Twin City Chess Club, Morgan Tarbutton, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
Visual Perspectives Of The Twin City Chess Club, Morgan Tarbutton, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The Sierra Student Coalition: Sustainability Unites, Diverse Interests Connect, And The Campus Becomes Greener, Megan Mealer, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
The Sierra Student Coalition: Sustainability Unites, Diverse Interests Connect, And The Campus Becomes Greener, Megan Mealer, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Getting High: An Inside Look Into College Students' Life With Type 1 Diabetes, Amber Spiewak, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
Getting High: An Inside Look Into College Students' Life With Type 1 Diabetes, Amber Spiewak, Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.