Selected Academic Publications:
Zaman, H. (2023). Furry acts as non/human drag: A case study exploring queer of colour liveability through the fursona. Queer Studies in Media & Popular Culture, Special Issue: ‘Posthuman Drag’, 8:1, pp. 99–114, https://doi.org/10.1386/qsmpc_00090_1
Mountz, S., Harrell, S., Zaman, H. (2023). Teaching beyond trans-competency: Exploring trans-affirming pedagogy through applied case studies. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 50:1, pp. 106-126, https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.4691
Gooding, A. R., Zaman, B., Harrell, S., Collins, S., Abelson, M. J., Anderson-Nathe B. (2022) Situated agency: How LGBTQ youth navigate and create queer(ed) space. Journal of LGBT Youth, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361653.2022.2089430
Zaman, B., Anderson-Nathe, B. (2021). Toward queer potentialities in child and youth care. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 12(3-4), 104-128. https://doi.org/10.18357/ijcyfs123-4202120341
Book Chapters:
Anderson-Nathe, B., Zaman, H. (2024). Professor Drag. Queering Professionalism: Problems, Potentials, and Possibilities in Neoliberal Times. University of Toronto Press. https://utorontopress.com/9781487550929/queering-professionalism/
Zaman, B. (2021). “Beyond the numbers”: Considerations in exploring queer of color life in the furry fandom. In W. Weasel (Eds.), Difursify Volume 2. Thurston Howl Publications. 61-72. https://thurstonhowlpub.storenvy.com/products/33834511-difursity-volume-2
Selected Academic Presentations:
Zaman, B. (October, 2024). Feeling Otherwise: A Phenomenological Exploration of Fursona Embodiment for Queer and Trans Furries. Otterdam Furry Arts Festival’s Furry Studies Conference, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam. (virtual)
Anderson-Nathe, B., Zaman, B. (July, 2023). Professor Drag: Queer Faculty in Social Work Education. Sexuality and Social Work Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.
Zaman, H. (2022, November). Disorderly Desires: Queer Youth of Color Acts, Art, and Anarchy Through Fur. American Studies Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Abelson, M. J., Zaman, B. (2021, August). Based white family men in the Northwest: Far right migrations and masculinity on 4chan. American Sociological Association (virtual)
Zaman, B. (2021, June). The virtual margins and queer youth imaginaries: The Use of ‘Furry Technologies’ in VRChat. Children’s Literature Association, Atlanta, Georgia (virtual)
Zaman, B. (2021, June). Furry acts as evidence: Researching the ephemeral and worldmaking efforts in social science. LGBTQ Research Symposium, University of Kansas (virtual)
Zaman, B. (2021, April). "#FursofColor": LGBTQ+ BIPOC inner-fandom place-making and the politics of "no politics". American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA (virtual)
Zaman, B. (2021, March). "Under this fur there`s brown skin": The experiences and emotions of LGBTQ+ BIPOC in the furry fandom. The Pacific Sociological Association, San Diego, CA (virtual)
Zaman, B., Anderson-Nathe, B. (2020, September). Queering developmental discourses: Countering the social construction of childhood and its implications for media. Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, At the Crossroads Conference: Narratives of the Excluded, Lublin, Poland (virtual)
Selected Invited Speaking Events & Lectures
Zaman, H. (2024, January). Guest Lecturer, Social Work Research Methods: Queer Methods and Methodologies. Pacific Lutheran University, School of Social Work.
Lewis, B. Zaman, H. Bruce, T. (2024, January). After Dark: Adult Furry Content and Queer, Minoritarian Pleasure. Invited Panelist. Further Confusion, San Jose, CA.
Zaman, H. (2023, November). Guest Lecturer, Social Work Research Methods: Queer Methods and Methodologies. Pacific Lutheran University, School of Social Work.
LaPierre, M., Zaman, H. (2023, March). Talking About Polyamory and Non-Monogamy. Panelist and Panel Chair. Sex Week, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
Lewis J., Brady, Zaman, H., Kim, L., Vela. (2022, July). Furry and the academic fan: Research, criticism, and play. Invited Panelist. Online Panel Discussion. https://youtu.be/dVyKXw4N4TI
Zaman, B. (2022, February). Guest Lecturer for SW 550 Introduction to Social Work Research. Portland State University, School of Social Work.
Zaman, B., Burry, S., Lei, B. Terrell-Beam, R. (2022, May). Supporting Queer and Trans Clients. Facilitator for panel in Introduction to Social Work. Queeries Speakers Program at Portland State University, Portland, OR
Zaman, B. (2022, January). Why reconceptualizing early childhood education still matters. Invited Panelist. Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education Webinar Series. Virtual
Zaman, B., Leighton, L. (2021, May). Making a queer “mess” of the academy: Queer of color doctoral scholarship and research. Panelist. Queer Students of Color Conference, Portland OR. (virtual)
Abelson, M. J., Geslani, E., Zaman, B. (2021). Rural LGBTQ+ survival stories: NW rural project virtual presentation Q&A and inland NW pride organizations meet & greet. Panelist and Organizer. North Idaho Pride Alliance. Virtual.