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Ph.D.s and Pigtails

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February 8, 2012

Something to Say about Quinn Fabray (and Emma’s pamphlets)

by Kasey

Last year at the PCA/ACA Conference, I presented a paper about Rachel Berry and Glee‘s portrayal of gifted girls, specifically the way the show reifies the notion that adolescent girls who are high-achievers in academics or other areas have to choose between being socially acceptable or nurturing their abilities. I’m kind of frustrated to see … Continue reading →

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Kasey

Ph.D. in multicultural American literature. Research interests include girlhood, citizenship, transnational feminism, education, & media. In other words, I drink a lot of coffee and read big books & Teen Vogue.

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