English Faculty Publications

Document Type

Multimedia

Publication Date

Fall 10-7-2025

Publication Source

The Academic MInute

Abstract

A podcast discussion about how popular romance represents many different populations, including people of color, people with disabilities, and people who are LGBTQ+. Reading these romances with diverse characters can be a powerful mode of resistance against current anti-diversity efforts becoming more prevalent in society.

Listen to the episode. The transcript is available for download.

Place of Publication

Albany, NY

Keywords

popular romance, diversity, resistance, protest, disability studies, feminism, minority representation

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