"Nobody Represents Anybody," Dr. Ramzi Fawaz's Uncensored Queer and Feminist Theoretical Opinions (Queer Forms, LGBTQ+ Pop Culture, & Academia's Digital Wave)

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Today we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ramzi Fawaz, a queer scholar with a PhD in American Studies, and a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ramzi joins Andrew in the ITBR to cover many thought-provoking topics that are discussed in Ramzi’s book “Queer Forms” such as pop culture, academia, activism, and identity. 

Ramzi recalls his time as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley and his PhD experience at George Washington University, mentioning the Queer and Feminist theoretical scholarship that informed his education. This was the foundation for Ramzi’s interest in Queer theory and LGBTQ+ pop culture, and how it can be used to share complex, scholarly ideas to the masses. Additionally, he discusses how activism also plays a role alongside scholarship. 

Ramzi and Andrew also discuss their experiences in academia, and Ramzi notes how, in 2023, it is such a different climate because of this social media age. He explains the conundrum of being at the tail end of traditional academic training, and entering the world of a digital wave of academia where success is equated to your online presence. 

Check out Ramzi Fawaz’s compelling book, “Queer Forms”: https://nyupress.org/9781479820733/queer-forms/

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