Indigenous Research and Knowledge Seminar Series

Australian Indigenous Storytelling Modes and the Shaping of Australian Indigenous Literary History
29 Aug

Australian Indigenous Storytelling Modes and the Shaping of Australian Indigenous Literary History

Literary scholars and the Australian literary sector have long grappled with notions of "literature' in relation to Australian Indigenous storytelling modes, writing and text.
When what's ugly isn't considered ugly: the tension between romantic comedy norms and marginalised experiences
26 Jul

When what's ugly isn't considered ugly: the tension between romantic comedy norms and marginalised experiences

Through an intersectional lens, I explore how romantic narratives perpetuate harmful stereotypes and ideals. By delving into the experiences of minority experiences, I highlight some of the disconnect between the genre's norms and the realities faced by those on the margins.