ArgüelloT.M. (2019). Queer social work: cases for LGBTQ+ affirmative practice. New York: Columbia University Press.
This text analyzes the intersection of LGBTQ+ affirmative practices and social media and the implications of queer identities in the digital world. The study was selected since it offers insight into how social media is used as a platform for queer visibility and community building.
Brailovskaia, J. (n.d.). The Dark Side of Social Media Use – Relationship between Addictive Social Media Use, Social Media Flow, Daily Stress, and Sense of Control. TMS Proceedings 2021. Web.
This source explores the relationship between addictive social media usage, social media flow, daily stress, and sense of control. It was chosen for my project because it examines the darker side of social media, which is particularly relevant when discussing the use of social media by the queer community.
Frances Tuoriniemi, F. (2021). Elisions & Illusions of Queerness: What Sacrifices Are Made in Appeals to a Mass Audience? Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis | Studia de Cultura, 13(3), pp.6–21. Web.
This study was chosen for this project because it discusses the significance of queerness in social media. It examines how queer identities are often reduced and simplified to appeal to a broader audience. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, making it an invaluable resource for this project.
Ghaziani, A., & Brim, M. (2019). Imagining queer methods. NYU Press.
This text was chosen for the project because it examines the significance of queerness in social media. The authors analyze how queerness is experienced in digital spaces, exploring how queer communities are produced and nurtured. The study provides a unique perspective on how queerness shapes the understanding of social media.
Gill-Peterson, J. (2019). Queer Media and Its Others: Social Media, Sex, and the Making of Queer Publics. GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies, 25(3–4), 339–365. Web.
This article was chosen since it examines the role of social media in the development of queer publics, exploring how queer people use social media to create a sense of belonging. The author examines contemporary examples of how people have used social media to create networks and gain visibility.
Herring, S. C. (2020). Queering social media: A critical review of challenges and possibilities. New Media & Society, 22(6), 1173-1191.
This study explores how the digital realm shapes queerness and how it is used to challenge heteronormative dynamics. It was selected for the project because it provides an in-depth examination of the current state of queerness on social media and explains how this might develop.
Humble, J. (2018). The REAL Meaning of Biblical References to Homosexuality. Better Price Quality Products, Inc.
The reading was chosen for this project as it provides an insightful look at how queerness is viewed in a religious and social context. The author discusses Biblical texts to explore the concept of queerness, how it is represented in religious texts, and how it has shaped social media culture.
Kehrer, L.J. (2022). Queer Voices in Hip Hop. The University of Michigan Press.
This text was selected because it explores the significance of queerness in social media and hip-hop culture. The author delves into how they use social media to communicate their identities and experiences. The reading provides important insights into the significance of queerness in social media and its implications for society.
Knaier, M.L. (2021). Queer multicultural social justice education: curriculum (and identity) development through performance. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
The study was chosen to focus on the significance of queerness in social media. The reading explores how queer identities can be used to promote social justice. It offers insight into the importance of queer representation in social media and how it can be used to create a more respectful society.
Lamarre M. (2019). Queer Visibility and Self-Representation Through Social Media: A Case Study of Queer Instagram. Journal of Homosexuality, 66(6), pp. 824–837. Web.
This article was selected for the project because it examines the phenomenon of queer visibility on Instagram and the effects of self-representation on social media. It provides an in-depth analysis of how people use Instagram to express themselves and build community and a sense of belonging.
Ley, C., & Cramer, H. (2020). Queering the algorithm: Exploring the intersection of queerness, social media, and algorithmic mediation. Information, Communication & Society, 23(2), 213-228.
This article explores the intersection of queerness, social media, and algorithmic mediation. It critically examines how algorithmic mediation affects the representation of queer identities online. This source was chosen for its detailed examination of the impact of social media on queerness.
Nichols, B. (2020). Same old. Manchester University Press.
The reading was selected for the project since it explores how queer people use social media to navigate their identities and challenge the status quo. The author examines how social media can create a space for sharing experiences, creating dialogues, and, ultimately, creating positive change for the community.
Olesen, T. (2018). A Queerness of Extraction. Social Text, 36(1), 31-34. Web.
This article examines how queerness is expressed and experienced on social media. It explores the importance of queer visibility in online spaces and how social media allows people to share experiences and build communities. It was selected for its essential perspective, highlighting the significance of queerness in social media.
Perea, K. (2018). Touching Queerness in Disney Films Dumbo and Lilo & Stitch. Social Sciences, 7(11), p.225. Web.
The study was chosen because it focuses on the significance of queerness in the context of two Disney films, Dumbo and Lilo & Stitch. The article examines the subtle ways in which queerness is portrayed in movies, providing a unique insight into the importance of queerness in popular culture.
Summerskill, C., Amy Tooth Murphy, and Vickers, E. (2022). New Directions in Queer Oral History. Routledge.
This text was selected because it demonstrates the significance of queerness in social media. The authors investigate how queer people communicate through digital networks and explore how this affects their identities and social connections. It provides a deep understanding of the implications of online queerness in our contemporary societies.
Tuoriniemi, F. (2018). Elisions & Illusions of Queerness: What Sacrifices Are Made in Appeals to a Mass Audience? [sic] – a journal of literature, culture, and literary translation (1.9). Web.
The study was selected for this project as it provides an in-depth analysis of queerness in social media and its significance. It questions how queer identities can be palatable in the public sphere. The findings of this research are critical for understanding the implications of the digital age for queerness.
Vargas-Ramos, M. (2020). Queering Social Media: Negotiating Queerness, Representation, and Communities. Social Media + Society, 6(2), 205630511989856. Web.
This article was selected because it examines the ways in which social media can be used to create a space for individuals to express themselves. It discusses the challenges faced by queer individuals in terms of representation and community building and the potential of social media to offer connection.
West, S.M. (2022). Social Media as Social Infrastructures. The Social Media Debate, pp.5–19. Web.
The author provides valuable insight into how social media has changed how queer people interact and create online communities. It is essential for my project, as it helps to provide a better understanding of the role of social media in creating and sustaining queer identities.