معرفی
Jayde Rice is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at East Carolina University (ECU). Their research focuses on queer rhetoric, particularly strategic exclusion in stigmatized communities like the Furry Fandom. They emphasize how identity definitions within queer communities interact with external perceptions to navigate societal norms.
Education:
- B.A., English, University of North Texas
- M.A., English, East Carolina University (Expected)
- Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication, East Carolina University (Expected)
Research Interests:
Rice explores Queer Theory, Queer Rhetorics, Disability Studies, and the Furry Fandom. Their work analyzes how marginalized groups use strategic exclusion to mitigate stigma while maintaining community cohesion.
Teaching & Awards:
Recipient of the 2019-2020 Bertie E. Fearing Award for Excellence in Teaching and 2018 Honored Instructor Award. They have taught courses like Foundations of College Writing and Scientific Writing since 2017.
Presentations:
- "Strategic Exclusion" at UNC Asheville Virtual Queer Studies Conference (2021)
- "Strategic Exclusion in Digital Spaces" at Computers & Writing 2022
