Research
2022
The Male Gaze and the Development of Duplicatory Technology:
Enabling Factors for Modern Acts of Voyeurism
Abstract: The male gaze in regards to the visual arts in conjunction with advancements in technology has
created an atmosphere in which the objectification of women is more normalized than would
have been without such factors. The phenomenon of the male gaze has materialized into modern
acts of voyeurism which involve the manipulation of duplicatory devices (modern cameras,
video cameras, etc.). Previous research has established that the male gaze is influential in the
creation of such media as narrative cinema, and caters to the male audience in a way that
solidifies their own masculine identities. A content analysis of relevant literature was performed
in order to assess the role of the male gaze and the development of duplicatory devices in
enabling predatory behavior such as voyeurism. Given the culture surrounding the male gaze and
the potential that such technology holds, it has become clear that such factors were instrumental
in fueling voyeuristic behavior.
2020
A History of Communications:
The Influence of Visuals
Abstract: Visual communication was examined via a historical analysis in the context of researching historical events. The history of imagery in communication was analyzed in order to identify trends and phenomena that grew into modern visual communication. Historical uses of imagery proved to be more effective than text alone, and therefore fueled a shift toward visuals in mass communication. As new specialities within communication increased, the possibilities for their combination increased as well. Many practices began to intercombine and complexify the field. Due to its accessibility, visual communication continues to climb in relevance in many forms, especially social media. Visual communication has grown exponentially as a field and as a practice due to its historical events and trends, intercombinance of specialties, and its general accessibility to the general public.
