Permar, Rebecca (Audio interview and Transcript)
Abstract
Description
This oral history interview, conducted on March 21, 2023, features Rebecca Permar, who shares her experiences as a cisgender, bisexual, and polyamorous woman navigating various cultural landscapes across Germany, South Korea, Scotland, Texas, and Wake Forest University. Interviewed by Charlie Kemper, Rebecca discusses the challenges and growth she encountered in these diverse environments, particularly in relation to her identity and professional journey. Rebecca reflects on her time as a student and later as a postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest, emphasizing her work in medical humanities, bioethics, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. She offers insights into the intersectionality of her experiences and the complexities of being an openly polyamorous individual in different cultural contexts. Rebecca also provides thoughtful commentary on the inclusivity and challenges within the Wake Forest community, especially in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and support.
Keywords
Queer Public Histories, Wake Forest University--Faculty, Bisexual women--Identity, Non-monogamous relationships, Medical ethics, Sexual minorities--United States, Expanded Wake Voices