Queer Subculture and How it Changed in Eighteenth Century in London, England;
How The Criminal Underworld and Colonialism Affect Queer Language.
Abstract
The study focuses on the eighteenth-century queer male subculture, specifically high and lower-class groups in London, England, and the language they used and how it was shaped and changed by colonialism and crime. With a focus on analyzing court trials and love letters in correlation with Molly House Raids and Travel, along with a look at sailors' influence due to colonialism while also focusing on the criminal influences in conjunction with the impact of colonialism, one can start to see how the queer community of the eighteenth century developed and how these underlying influences affected marginalized communities such as the queer community. This study aims to inquire into a gap of focus in the interconnection of colonialism, crime, and queer community in London.
Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Graduation Undergraduate History Program of the University of Washington Tacoma
Year
December 2023
This essay would like to look into fashion's changing due to British colonization. The influence of British colonization on fashion should be researched as it can show how colonization affects all elements of life and can affect cultures. Fashion is ever-evolving and changing, albeit faster in modern times. In history, the changes in fashion took much longer to implicate as it takes longer to make clothes and gain material. This means that the blending of cultures was much more prevalent as when a country is colonized, the fashion does not change overnight to show the colonizer's fashion. With this in mind, the blending of fashion would happen on both fronts, particularly in Britain, which had a significant hold on fashion today. Such as having the terms Edwardian and Victorian fashion encompassing periods of fashion referencing the rulers of Britain at the time.
What changes were made to fashion due to British colonization?: A Timeline
Abstract
Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Graduation Undergraduate History Program of the University of Washington Tacoma
Year
March 2022
Gender and Race in History: The way gender plays a part in Economic, cultural and political factors in American history
The role of gender plays an integral part in history. In particular, gender plays a part in economic, political, and cultural factors. Not only gender but race also plays an impact in the constructions, as the difference between white women and black women in these constructions are different. Works such as "Ain't I a woman" by Sojourner Truth, 1851, and "Visit from the Old Mistress," The painting by Winslow Homer, 1876, can show the treatment of black women in society, as well as illustrate economic and political factors. The work "Aint I a Woman" expresses the lack of action to help equality, and the difference of treatment of black women versus white women illustrating societal constricts and politics. The Painting by Homer shows the economic inequality from how the women are depicted and the tension between both parties. These two examples show insight into society's constructions and the role gender and race have. These works show the cultural factors gender has on history.
Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Graduation Undergraduate History Program of the University of Washington Tacoma
Year
Fall 2021
The game Stardew Valley was released in 2016 and was created entirely by Eric Barone, a University of Washington Tacoma Alumni, a native of Auburn and Seattle, Washington. Due to this game being created by a single person, we can see the many influences the Pacific Northwest had on the game. By looking at aspects of the game, such as agriculture, lumber, mining, and fishing, and seeing the real-life equivalent in Washington state, we can see the impact of the surrounding area on the game as well as the cultural significance of such. Another aspect of the game that draws focus is its anti-corporation take, which we can see a correlation with the plethora of companies in Seattle and companies such as Amazon, which was also founded in Washington. The final aspect we can observe is some of the characters that inhabit Stardew Valley and how their stories were influenced by the Pacific Northwest and the culture.
Stardew Valley and its connection with the Pacific Northwest
Abstract
Presented for as a final essay for the class, Pacific Northwest History at the University of Washington Tacoma
Year
June 2024
“It’s alot for me to, Sasha. It’s my whole life.”
A Depiction of Autism In Teen Dramas with the Character of Quinni
Heartbreak High depicts a non-ableist and ethical representation of Autism as seen through the use of aesthetic nervousness and avoiding tropes such as “the savant” and “supercrip”. The narrative on Quinni’s character instead focuses on her romantic relationship and the social aspects of it. This essay will go into how the Character of Quinni is a step forward in autism representation, specifically looking at the production and behind the scenes and looking at episode 2 and 6 and how Quinni is portrayed ethically.
Abstract
Presented for as a final for the class, Film and Disability at the University of Washington Tacoma
Year
Fall 2022
Past Presentations Given
Each Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Graduation Graduate Masters in Library and Science Program of the University of Washington
