Erica Rand Books

Erica Rand is a writer, critic, and activist whose work interrogates the intersection of visual culture and gender studies. She delves into how visual art and media shape our understanding of identity and society. Rand's writing aims not only to analyze but also to inspire activism and social change. Her approach is insightful and provocative, urging readers to consider power structures and their visual manifestations.

Red Nails, Black Skates: Gender, Cash, and Pleasure on and off the Ice

The Small Book of Hip Checks
On Queer Gender, Race, and Writing
154 pages
6 hours of reading
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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.
The Small Book of Hip Checks
152 pages
6 hours of reading
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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
320 pages
12 hours of reading
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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.

The Small Book of Hip Checks

The Small Book of Hip Checks

Red Nails, Black Skates: Gender, Cash, and Pleasure on and off the Ice