Adrienne Trier-Bieniek

Professor of Sociology

Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D. is the author and editor of several books focused on pop culture including The Beyoncé Effect (McFarland, 2016), Sing Us a Song Piano Woman: Female Fans and the Music of Tori Amos (2013 Scarecrow Press), Fan Girls and Media: Consuming Culture (Rowman and Littlefield, 2015) , Feminist Theory and Pop Culture: 2nd Edition (Brill, 2019) and Gender and Pop Culture: A Text-Reader: 2nd Edition. (Brill, 2019) Her education-focused podcast, Most Popular, has grown a modest following, been a featured podcast for several platforms, and was detailed in the journal Radio Journal, a publication she has also guest edited. Her research can be found in Radio Journal, Qualitative Research and Humanity and Society as well as several book chapters. Additionally, she has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Glamour Magazine, USA Today, NPR France, The Tampa Bay Times, and has been a consultant for Reuters, Canadian Broadcasting Company, NPR France, and The Independent. She has been a guest columnist for The Orlando Sentinel and HuffPo. She is currently a professor of sociology at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. www.adriennetrier-bieniek.com

Dissecting Inequality in Media with Dr. Trier-Bieniek: Pop Culture's Unseen Biases 🚫

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Jan. 9, 2024

Dissecting Inequality in Media with Dr. Trier-Bieniek: Pop Culture's Unseen Biases 🚫

Dive deep into the invisible currents of pop culture with Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek on #UnsolicitedPerspectives. In this eye-opening episode, we slice through the veneer of media to reveal #PopCulturesUnseenBiases. Join host Bruce Anthony for a riveting dialogue that pulls back the curtain on how inequality is woven into the fabric of entertainment, subtly shaping our views on race, gender, and sexuality. Dr. Trier-Bieniek, a sociologist with a keen eye for cultural analysis, shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming an academic voice in the field of pop culture. She delves into why icons like Beyonce transcend mere music, becoming catalysts for empowerment and unity across diverse communities. 🚫 Subscribe for weekly content that doesn't shy away from the tough conversations. As we dissect the societal and cultural layers, we invite you to broaden your horizons and challenge your preconceptions. Don't miss this journey of empathy, growth, and understanding—it'…

Guest: Adrienne Trier-Bieniek

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