Chelsea Barnett

Chelsea Barnett is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Media History (CMH), specializing in masculinity, cultural history, and Australian historical narratives. Her research examines intersections of gender, race, and class through film analysis and historical discourse.

• Masculinity Studies
• Cultural History
• Australian History
• Film Studies
• Gender Studies
• Indigenous Studies

Barnett's academic work focuses on the dynamics of masculinity in post-war Australian contexts, analyzing films like Jedda (1955) and King of the Coral Sea to explore themes of assimilation, cultural identity, and political change. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals and collaborative digital humanities platforms, including the Australian Women's History Network.

Her research outputs (2014–2018) reveal trends in gendered historical analysis, with a focus on mid-20th century Australian media and its socio-cultural implications. Notable contributions include studies on the 1950s cultural contestation, Torres Strait narratives, and the project of assimilation in Indigenous contexts.

She has collaborated with institutions like VIDA (Australian Women's History Network) and contributed to academic organizing practices, emphasizing inclusivity and interdisciplinary dialogue in historical research.