The Then & Now: Intersecting Sexuality Education & The Power of SLP Women

Upon reflection of my own academic interests, as a student I have decided to intersect my passions of speech-pathology and sexuality studies. At first this task seemed nearly impossible, but through historical research and analyzing data I began to see the connections. This capstone project serves as a 'then' and 'now' piece. Reflecting on the past, or the then, a critical lens is taken with how the Speech & Hearing Clinic at Miami University began while also focusing on the role on women during this era (the 1950s). Then comparing these observations with the emergence of the upcoming Sexuality Education Studies Center and discussing the historical and cultural need for sexuality education. Overall, this capstone projects focuses on academic and personal interests, while looking at the intersectionality of seemingly singular topics during multiple decades.