Program: Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel (2013 Annual Conference) Saturday, November 9, 2013: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Paul McGlew, Emerson College

My paper illuminates how the Walt Disney Company utilizes its characters, language, and theme parks to mask its capitalistic goals by portraying itself as an entity existing solely to wait upon the whims of the consumers. I also explore specific structures Disney uses to increase its profits.

Aubrianne LaDuke, Emerson College

Steeped in Stuff: Defining Compulsive Hoarding is an intimate look inside the world of those individuals whose ownership of possessions is a very real danger to their lives. Through case studies, research findings, and more, this paper examines what it means to be a compulsive hoarder in today's society.

Andre Martins, Emerson College

By tracing the history of Disney World's development in relationship to Orlando's growth, this paper brings greater awareness to the power of tourism as a form of political speech while complicating the neat dichotomy between visitor and native.

2013 Annual Conference

November 06 - 10, 2013

Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel Saturday, November 9, 2013: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Bayside A)

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