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Lesbians and tech: Analyzing digital media technologies and lesbian experience
Angelique Harris1, Jessie Daniels2
1a Department of Social and Cultural Sciences and Center for Gender and Sexualities Studies , Marquette University , Milwaukee , Wisconsin , USA.
Journal of Lesbian Studies
|November 29, 2017
Summary
The internet
Area of Science:
- Queer Studies
- Digital Sociology
- Internet Studies
Background:
- The increasing visibility of lesbians in mainstream society correlates with the rise of the internet.
- Digital spaces and the tech industry are becoming more prominent for lesbian communities.
Discussion:
- Explores the intersection of lesbian identities and internet technologies.
- Examines how digitally mediated spaces influence queer experiences.
- Investigates the relationship between online presence and social assimilation.
Key Insights:
- The internet provides new avenues for lesbian visibility and community formation.
- Digital technologies shape the negotiation and expression of queer identities.
- Assimilation into mainstream society is influenced by online engagement.
Outlook:
- Further research into the evolving dynamics of queer identities in digital environments.
- Potential for digital platforms to foster both inclusion and new forms of marginalization.
- The ongoing impact of internet technologies on lesbian social and cultural landscapes.
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