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Thesis
In the name of justice, we will transform you: cultivating safe spaces for Black queer youth through arts education
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00010837
Abstract
This study explores the experiences of Black queer youth raised in the South, where systemic barriers and societal norms often hinder access to spaces that affirm their intersecting identities. Drawing on the idea of intersectionality, it examines the marginalization faced within both Black and queer communities, highlighting the necessity of spaces designed specifically for their needs. The research also investigates how Black queer youth have reclaimed agency through creative practices and unexpected means, with a focus on arts education as a tool for fostering self-expression, community building, and resilience. This study aims to illuminate the transformative potential of art in cultivating safe and empowering spaces for Black queer youth, especially those who do not have the means to move to more accepting places. Additionally, this study seeks to explore how the arts and culture sector can contribute to the creation of positive and affirming experiences for Black queer youth within their home communities.
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- Title
- In the name of justice, we will transform you
- Creators
- Jer'Howard S. Paige
- Contributors
- Andrew Zitcer (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vi, 51 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 991022019220004721