Vassar College Digital Library

Vassar Scholarship

Vassar Scholarship, the institutional repository formerly known as Digital Window, reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community.  It provides access to a variety of collections, including senior theses and projects across a wide range of disciplines.

Can You Hear Us? A Content Analysis of Queer Representation in Audio Dramas

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2021-January-01
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In this thesis, I analyze queer representation in seven popular audio drama podcasts. By studying examples of implicit and explicit mentions of sexuality and gender identity, queerness as an integral plot point, and general discussions of sexuality, along with fan...

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Jake Silva - Media Studies Senior Project- Podcast Script

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2024-April-19
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This podcast explores the history and scholarship of The Daily Show and Last Week Tonight by investigating contradictory research and writing in academia, as well as how the commercial, production practices of both programs shape their content. Political parody TV...

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Sex Work in Cyberspace: Geographies of Desire in Digital Frontiers of the United States

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2015-January-01
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This project follows the shifting geography of erotic companionship and the changing demographics of women who take on this kind of work. From origins in mining towns, urban centers, and Las Vegas brothels to home-based, online performances for audiences across...

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