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Jean Ketterling is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Culture and Media Studies at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in the intersection of sex and videogames. Her research examines videogames as spaces for sexual expression and the resulting power dynamics. She employs interdisciplinary approaches drawing from queer feminist theory.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Legal Studies - Carleton University
- M.A. in Legal Studies - Carleton University
- B.A. in Anthropology and Women's and Gender Studies - St. Francis Xavier University
Research Focus: Investigates how sexual content in games shapes player experiences and societal perceptions of sexuality, often challenging normative boundaries. Her work critically analyzes surveillance, consent, and representation within digital game environments.
Teaching Approach: Implements learner-focused, queer feminist pedagogical methods that foster intellectual communities and connect academic concepts to students' lived experiences. Actively involved in the Critical Media Pedagogies Scholarly Interest Group (SCMS).
Awards: J.E.A. Crake grant (2023/24) supported the development of 'Clay / Bodies,' a workshop integrating feminist/queer theory with artistic clay practice.
Publications: Her articles critically engage with themes of sexuality, surveillance, gender identity, and pedagogical innovation in media and legal contexts, frequently published in interdisciplinary journals.
