Communication ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 5-13-2021

Abstract

This study shows the importance of understanding the vernaculars of resilience in relationship to bullying. In this thesis, I explore the public expressions of resilience from three women of color who experienced bullying and have become anti-bullying activists. I explore how the women construct public vernaculars of resilience and perform resilience. I drew on Feminist Standpoint Theory to conduct a visual vernacular discourse analysis of public expressions. The vernaculars discovered through analyzing the public expressions were resilience, self-expression, activism, and all voices matter. These vernaculars and performances reveal women’s feminist standpoints through the work that they do and release to the public. The research in this study was done for women, to uplift the work they do, as they themselves regain power and authority over themselves and express themselves. This study shows that through a traumatic event, such as being bullied, one can find resilience.

Language

English

Keywords

Bullying, resilience, visual vernacular discourse, feminist standpoint theory

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Communication

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Department of Communication and Journalism

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. Jaelyn deMaria

Second Committee Member

Dr. Michael Lechuga

Third Committee Member

Dr. Ilia Rodriguez Nazario

Fourth Committee Member

Dr. Evan Ashworth

Comments

Added MA Degree information.

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