Diversity is Almost a Superhero: A Critical Analysis of Diversity in DC's Arrowverse

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dc.contributor.advisorAnderson, Audwin
dc.contributor.authorMireles, Taylor Cuinn
dc.contributor.committeeMemberHarris, Deborah
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMiller, Joshua
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-14T14:32:40Z
dc.date.available2020-05-14T14:32:40Z
dc.date.issued2020-05
dc.description.abstractIn the last ten years, superheroes have entered the mainstream and are a part of media studies. Most of this research has been based in examining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Therefore this paper examine a part of comic studies that hasn’t been explored. This paper analyzes DC’s Arrowverse using a sociological lens using Critical Race Theory and Queer Theory. The intention of this thesis is to examine the diversity that is presented in the Arrowverses’ shows: Arrow (2012), The Flash (2014), Supergirl (2015), DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2016), and Black Lightning (2018). Race, gender, and LGBTQ+ aspects of diversity are examined using a review of past literature and specific examples of quotes and storylines from the Arrowverse in order to examine the diversity presented.
dc.description.departmentSociology
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent85 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationMireles, T. C. (2020). <i>Diversity is almost a superhero: A critical analysis of diversity in DC's arrowverse</i> (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/9899
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectComics
dc.subjectMedia
dc.subjectDC
dc.subjectRace
dc.subjectGender
dc.subjectQueer
dc.subjectSociology
dc.subject.lcshComic books, strips, etc.--Social aspects
dc.subject.lcshComic books, strips, etc.--Moral and ethical aspects
dc.subject.lcshSexual minorities
dc.titleDiversity is Almost a Superhero: A Critical Analysis of Diversity in DC's Arrowverse
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentSociology
thesis.degree.disciplineSociology
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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