She Has A Name: Exploring Students, Faculty, and Staff's Experiences With a Fashion Exhibit Featuring Influential Black Women From Georgia
Location
Poster Session 2 (Henderson Library)
Session Format
Poster Presentation
Your Campus
Statesboro Campus- Henderson Library, April 20th
Research Area Topic:
Qualitative Research
Co-Presenters and Faculty Mentors or Advisors
Hailey McNulty, Kamryn Smith, and Kiara Mack-Blue
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Addie Martindale
Abstract
The intersecting identities of women of color have long been silenced (Crenshaw, 1991) in historical and fashion content in the United States. The majority of content produced has catered to the desires of white Americans, disregarding the fashion and appearance-related practices that black women use to represent their identities and cultures (Dillard, 2021). Visual content in public spaces must show this intersectionality, authentically showcasing black women's beauty and strength. This research aimed to understand how students, faculty, and staff interacted with a fashion exhibit featuring influential black women from Georgia. The researchers evaluated a survey administered to participants at the exhibit's opening. Analysis of the survey responses revealed the display communicated themes of authenticity, beauty, and strength and provided representation for women of color and LGBTQ individuals. Findings provide needed insights into how Georgia Southern University can improve how minority groups are represented in future campus exhibits.
Program Description
This research aims to understand how students, faculty, and staff experienced a fashion exhibit featuring influential black women from Georgia. Analysis of participant survey responses revealed themes of authenticity, beauty, and strength and noted that it provided needed representation for women of color and LGBTQ individuals.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
4-20-2022 1:30 PM
End Date
4-20-2022 3:00 PM
Recommended Citation
McNulty, Hailey Carys, "She Has A Name: Exploring Students, Faculty, and Staff's Experiences With a Fashion Exhibit Featuring Influential Black Women From Georgia" (2022). GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium. 37.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2022/2022/37
She Has A Name: Exploring Students, Faculty, and Staff's Experiences With a Fashion Exhibit Featuring Influential Black Women From Georgia
Poster Session 2 (Henderson Library)
The intersecting identities of women of color have long been silenced (Crenshaw, 1991) in historical and fashion content in the United States. The majority of content produced has catered to the desires of white Americans, disregarding the fashion and appearance-related practices that black women use to represent their identities and cultures (Dillard, 2021). Visual content in public spaces must show this intersectionality, authentically showcasing black women's beauty and strength. This research aimed to understand how students, faculty, and staff interacted with a fashion exhibit featuring influential black women from Georgia. The researchers evaluated a survey administered to participants at the exhibit's opening. Analysis of the survey responses revealed the display communicated themes of authenticity, beauty, and strength and provided representation for women of color and LGBTQ individuals. Findings provide needed insights into how Georgia Southern University can improve how minority groups are represented in future campus exhibits.
