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Quarterly Journal of Speech

Communication Studies

Mapping rhetorical interventions in “national” feminist histories: Second wave feminism and Ain't I a woman

The Trouble with Aileen Wuornos, Feminism's “First Serial Killer”

Professor Pearson teaches courses in rhetorical criticism and theory, emphasizing the analysis of public discourse, from advertising and social movements to rap music, and public spaces. Her research focuses on rhetoric, feminism and U.S. public culture. Of particular interest are politics around nationality, race, sexuality, gender and class. She is currently writing a manuscript on the history of U.S. feminism (1970 to 2000) that examines the role of bodily politics in democratic public life. Her articles on karate, feminist media, and women's athletics have been published in argumentation and rhetorical studies venues, including Communication Studies and The Quarterly Journal of Speech. She is an avid fan of disco music, and enjoys yoga, tennis, and basketball.

Rhetorical Criticism and Theory

Public Discourse

Advertising and Social Movements to Rap Music

Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies & Co-associate Chair, Communication Studies

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