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Kailin Regutti

Kailin Regutti

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Office: CIS 3021

Biography

Kailin Regutti (M.A. Florida Atlantic University) is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Communication Department. Her research interests are in critical cultural and media studies, girlhood studies, feminist media studies, and Disney studies. Her work focuses on the representation and production of mental health, wellness, and gender in contemporary media culture. Her dissertation research examines Disney's vested interest in mental health and wellness at the nexus of girlhood via a series of case studies, including corporate practices, promotional materials, animated films, and theme parks. 

Research Areas

Critical/Cultural Studies, Feminist Media Studies, Popular Culture, Political Economy, Global Disney

Advisor

Aisha Durham