Abstract
This thesis explores the experiences of queer individuals and how they navigate identity within the collegiate debate space. Queer debaters, unlike their cisgender, and heterosexual counterparts face struggle in being able to truly be free to present themselves naturally in debate. Utilizing qualitative interviews to examine the full picture of being queer in collegiate forensics, this project details three major themes: Queer Communication Style, Queer Presentations of Self, and Acceptance in Debate. The conclusion discusses implications of these findings, limitations, and future directions for future research.
Advisor
Justin Rudnick
Committee Member
Katie Brunner
Committee Member
Aaron Hoy
Date of Degree
2024
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Program of Study
Forensics & Communication
Department
Communication and Media
College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Douglas. (2024). Contention One is Our Identity: An Exploration of Queerness in the Collegiate Debate Sphere [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1459/
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