Gustavo Rodriguez

Gustavo Rodriguez is an Associate Professor at Ferris State University's College of Arts, Sciences and Education, specializing in English, Literature, and World Languages. He holds a PhD in Hispanic Cultural Studies from Michigan State University, an MA in Spanish from Western Michigan University, and a BA in Modern Languages (Spanish) from Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, México.

• Research focuses on Latin@ identity, Mexican cultural representation, gender dynamics in comic books, and media's role in cultural hegemony
• Active presenter at academic conferences since 2011

His work examines intersections between popular culture, historical narratives, and sociopolitical constructs in Latin@ communities, with particular emphasis on Mexican comic books (historieta mexicana), gender representation in media, and cultural identity formation. Professional activities include presentations at institutions like University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati, and Western Michigan University, addressing topics such as 'Cultural Hegemony and Mexican Soap Operas' and 'Kalimán: el hombre increíble in late 20th-century Mexican comics.'