Esther Alarcón Arana

Dr. Esther Alarcón Arana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at Salve Regina University. Her academic work focuses on Contemporary Spanish Cultural Studies, integrating Spanish Feminism, Anti-Racist Perspectives, and Media Representation to analyze how cultural narratives shape societal perceptions of race and gender.

• Education:
  • M.A. in English, University of Pennsylvania (2001)
  • M.A. in Hispanic Studies, University of Pennsylvania (2011)
  • Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies, University of Pennsylvania (2015)

Her research explores the implications of underrepresentation in media, particularly focusing on Gender Roles in Cinema, Afro-Identity in Spain, and the Critical Analysis of Cultural Canons. She employs interdisciplinary methods, combining feminist theory, critical race theory, and digital humanities to challenge dominant narratives.

Dr. Alarcón Arana’s recent publications highlight trends such as Anti-Racism Education through digital platforms, Feminist Media Critique, and Counternarratives in Hispanic Cultural Production. These works address systemic issues in media representation and propose pathways for equitable discourse.