Alok is a gender non-conforming writer and performance artist who challenges societal norms. Their work explores the intersections of gender, race, and social expectations, often centering marginalized voices and experiences. Alok's writing style is both poetic and provocative, inviting readers to reconsider the boundaries and constructs of identity. Through their art and activism, Alok advocates for a world where everyone can freely express their authentic selves.
Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.