J. Jack Halberstam

J. Jack Halberstam , also known as Judith Halberstam, is a professor at the University of Southern California specializing in American Studies, Gender Studies, and Comparative Literature.

A prominent gender and queer theorist, Halberstam's work focuses on female masculinity and tomboys.

Their 1998 book "Female Masculinity" explores gender binarism and its social implications.

Halberstam accepts both masculine and feminine pronouns and lectures internationally on topics such as queer failure, subcultures, and gender variance.

Currently working on projects related to fascism and sexuality, Halberstam continues to contribute significantly to academic discourse on gender and sexuality.