I would like to HEARTILY thank everyone that sent me suggestions and offers of help and introductions over the past few days. I will be responding to everyone over the next few days. All my best! Katie Vizenor MA, MLS PhD Student, University at Buffalo, Anthropology On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 7:00 AM, katie vizenor <kvizenor@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi!
I am a PhD Student in Anthropology at University at Buffalo and will soon put together my advanced exams and topical defense.
My plan is to study Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in VWs. My primary site will be Second Life, but I may look at World of Warcraft as a comparison site at some point.
My Question and Request: Could anyone recommend articles or other materials related to this topic?
My particular areas of interest/concern are:
Community formation and maintenance (particularly through the creation and design of space and objects) Relationship to other disability/impairment groups and broader "Disability" groups "Passing" in game play Discrimination Activism, Protest and Resistance
Thank you so much for any and all help. I always find the conversation and advice here immensely helpful!
All my best,
Katie Vizenor, MA, MLS PhD Student, Anthropology University at Buffalo