Pronouns: she/her
Home University: Laurier
Email: fors3750@mylaurier.ca
Education: BA (Hons) History, Laurier
Supervisor: Tarah Brookfield
Rosemarie (she/her) graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Honours History, a Research Specialization, and minor in Sociology. She is interested in the history of queer women in Canada from the 1960s to modern day and intends to complete a Major Research Project (MRP).
Her research will focus on how lesbians constructed and made use of queer spaces from the decriminalization of homosexuality in 1969 to the legalization of gay marriage in 2005 and the social, political, and legal implications of these spaces. Her research will include an analysis of the homophobic and heterosexist laws, policies, and social standards that shaped queer women’s experiences, and how queer women used queer spaces to nurture belonging, community, art, and activism.
Outside of her history-related research, Rosemarie is heavily involved in queer community building in Kitchener-Waterloo. She is an executive member with the grassroots organization KWGaysandTheys who work to create safe spaces and community events for queer folks in the region. In her free time, Rosemarie loves listening to music, collecting records, and going to concerts.