Exploring the intersections of queer gender, race, and writing, Erica Rand employs the concept of hip checks to challenge conventional argumentation methods. Through a series of essays, she reflects on diverse topics such as representation in sports, the cultural significance of lavender dildos, and the scrutiny faced by Black athletes. Rand emphasizes the importance of experimentation and adaptability in thought processes, encouraging readers to embrace disruption and rethink traditional narratives.
Erica Rand Libri
Erica Rand è una scrittrice, critica e attivista il cui lavoro interroga l'intersezione tra cultura visiva e studi di genere. Approfondisce come l'arte visiva e i media plasmano la nostra comprensione dell'identità e della società. La scrittura di Rand mira non solo ad analizzare, ma anche a ispirare l'attivismo e il cambiamento sociale. Il suo approccio è acuto e provocatorio, esortando i lettori a considerare le strutture di potere e le loro manifestazioni visive.



The Small Book of Hip Checks
- 152pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Erica Rand uses multiple meanings of hip check-an athlete using their hip to throw an opponent off balance and the inspection of racialized gender-to consider the workings of queer gender, race, and writing.
Red Nails, Black Skates: Gender, Cash, and Pleasure on and off the Ice
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Erica Rand, a professor specializing in Art and Visual Culture as well as Women and Gender Studies, explores themes of identity and culture in her works. Her notable publications include "The Ellis Island Snow Globe" and "Barbie’s Queer Accessories," both from Duke University Press, showcasing her unique perspective on societal norms and representations.