Social Media as a Source of (Dis)Connection for Queer Women of Color in Culturally-Based Sororities

Authors

Antonio Duran, Auburn University
Crystal Garcia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Publication Date

6-16-2021

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/k3zk-rw52

First Page

19

Last Page

35

Abstract

Centering the stories of twenty Queer Women of Color (QWOC) affiliated with culturally-based sororities, this narrative inquiry study examined how social media platforms influenced the connection that participants felt to their organization. Using data from two semi-structured interviews and a reflection journal project, findings revealed how social media engagement contributed to participants’ experiences in conflicting ways. Although social media spaces became avenues for Queer Women of Color to connect with other QWOC, participants also reported witnessing oppressive attitudes from sorority members that negatively informed their perceptions of their organizations. Implications for research and practice are offered.

Recommended Citation

Antonio Duran, Auburn University and Crystal Garcia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2021) "Social Media as a Source of (Dis)Connection for Queer Women of Color in Culturally-Based Sororities," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 16: Iss. 01, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/k3zk-rw52
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol16/iss01/4