Queer Rhetorics

Queer Rhetorics refers to the study and exploration of how communication practices and language shape and reflect LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. In Rhetoric and Composition, it examines how diverse sexualities and gender identities influence writing, speaking, and persuasive strategies. This approach critiques traditional norms and seeks to create more inclusive spaces for underrepresented voices, highlighting how rhetoric can challenge societal conventions around gender and sexuality. Ultimately, it aims to empower individuals by recognizing and valuing their unique perspectives in academic and public discourse.