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by Nathian Shae Rodriguez (Volume Editor), Gay Bisexual The Aejmc Lesbian (Author)
Integrating intersectionality into journalism and mass comm courses opens students' eyes to marginalized identities and the need for social justice action. In this book, authors develop their lived experiences into practical teaching strategies and innovative pedagogy to help readers create more inclusive and critical educational spaces.
Author Biography
Nathian Shae Rodriguez (he/him/él)is associate professor of digital media and the associate director of the School of Journalism & Media Studies at San Diego State University. He is also a core faculty in the Area of Excellence: Digital Humanities and Global Diversity, a public speaker, and podcast host. Rodriguez is founder and director of the Media, Identity, & Communication (MIC) Innovation Research Lab, a creative research collaborative that focuses on intersectional identity studies in media, entertainment, communication, and pop culture. Rodriguez has published over twenty-three journal articles and eight book chapters. He's won numerous awards for his research and teaching, presented a TEDtalk, and has been featured on national and international media for his innovative courses on pop culture and intersectional identity. Rodriguez also has ten years of professional radio experience in on-air talent, sales, promotions, and social media marketing.
