by Br. Sitorus (2025) : This recent study uses a feminist framework to examine how the song's lyrics and assertive tone function as a "textual act of resistance" against patriarchal norms.
by Cary O'Dell (2016) : An authoritative overview that details the song's history, from its origins as a B-side to its adoption by the LGBTQ+ community and its survival through the HIV/AIDS crisis. Notable Remix Versions and Their History Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive - Remix
by Nadine Hubbs (2007) : This highly cited paper analyzes how the song's musical structure—specifically its use of the minor mode for a triumphant message—allowed it to become a "queer anthem". It explores how the track's high-production instrumentals and various edits helped it transcend the "anti-disco" backlash of the late 1970s. Notable Remix Versions and Their History by Nadine
: Featured on Gaynor's gospel album We Will Survive , updated by DJ Shpank. updated by DJ Shpank.