Conference paper
Moving beyond the self: how blog posts can inspire narratives of representation
Proceedings of the 21st Australasian Association Of Writing Programs Conference, pp.1-11
Australian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP) Conference, 21st (Canberra, Australia, 28-Nov-2016–30-Nov-2016)
University of Canberra
2016
Abstract
Narratives of representation' allow readers to see their own identities reflected within texts they access and can increase empathy by exposing readers to varied experiences (Smolkin & Young 2011: 217). Researching personal topics has traditionally relied on approaches that require direct contact between a researcher (writer) and a participant (Wilkinson & Thelwall 2011: 387), which can be time-consuming and expensive. The expression of personal experiences through self-reflective research methods has also been adopted in the creation of these narratives as an alternative approach, but can limit the conclusions presented due to the restricted scope of experiences that can be explored (Méndez 2013). Critical analysis of blog posts offers new possibilities, allowing writers to explore how members of a social group candidly discuss their identities and the issues they face with each other and external parties. Accessing blog posts written by members of the queer community has allowed me to create specific narratives of representation, underpinned by accurate and authentic depictions, ensuring readers are exposed to diverse perspectives that reflect reality. This paper explores the ways blog posts written by the queer community have influenced my depiction of queer identity in creative works and exegetical writing by inspiring and informing the exploration of issues such as mislabelling, stereotyping, discrimination, and fear.
Details
- Title
- Moving beyond the self: how blog posts can inspire narratives of representation
- Authors
- Alayna M Cole (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Contributors
- Niloofar Fanaiyan (Editor)Rachel Franks (Editor)Jessica Seymour (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 21st Australasian Association Of Writing Programs Conference, pp.1-11
- Conference details
- Australian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP) Conference, 21st (Canberra, Australia, 28-Nov-2016–30-Nov-2016)
- Publisher
- University of Canberra
- Date published
- 2016
- ISBN
- 9780987620507
- Organisation Unit
- School of Creative Industries - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451016102621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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