Browsing School of Journalism (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Mislan, Cristina"
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Black and Afro-Latinx women in public relations: a collaborative autoethnography on the construction of intersectional identities in the workplace
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Public relations is considered a feminized industry with women making up nearly 70 percent of its workforce. However, women only fill 30 percent of the top leadership roles (Angela Chitkara, 2018) and sufficient representation ... -
Colonial discourse in U.S. and Puerto Rican newspapers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico unveiled for many the colonial power of the U.S. in Puerto Rico. The natural disaster became a financial and public health problem in part due to laws that limit the scope ... -
Examining gender equality in media technology companies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The research study examined how women and men perceive and experience web professional positions in a media technology company and how those similarities and differences reflect or challenge liberal, radical and/or cultural ... -
If it feeds, it leads : eating, media, identity, and ecofeminist food journalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)This project explored contemporary food journalism and placed it in the larger context of American history, asking how such media made eating a matter of public concern. In other words, it asked: how does food journalism ... -
#LawrenceHive vs #TeamIssa: how Insecure fans use fandom communities to perform social and cultural identity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)HBO hit-series Insecure became a social media sensation much like the web series that inspired it. The relatability and freshness of the characters made the show an instant standout among fans and critics in a market starved ... -
A media outlet for the woman who loves sports: a qualitative analysis of ESPNW's portrayal of the female athlete
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research answers the following questions: In exploring gender representation in sports media, what themes emerge from ESPNW's portrayal of female ... -
The memeification of "woke culture": a multimodal critical discourse analysis of its articulation in Essence; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Teen Vogue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The African American English (AAE) word "woke," remains underappreciated for its significance in American history and in the current Movement for Black Lives discourse. The replication and oversaturation of the concept--which ... -
Representation of Black women in true crime
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)True crime is an increasingly popular and relevant genre in media. However, how certain groups, including Black women, are portrayed in this genre is understudied. The purpose of my research was to study the specific ... -
"Should I keep running if nobody sees me as a runner?" : How runners with diverse body sizes perceive Runner's World's lack of inclusive representation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Runner's World is the ultimate guide to running. The magazine offers training tips, dietician-recommended recipes, gear guides, profiles on recreational and elite runners, and more. By design, Runner's World is meant to ... -
"The Umbrella Revolution"? Globalization and political discourse in U.S. news magazines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In the spring semester of 2015, I participated in the Washington Program while I completed the professional project and research components of my ...