Josh Rivers

Josh Rivers is a Lecturer in Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in digital anthropology and queer studies. His research examines queerness in gaming cultures, drag performance, and Icelandic social institutions, challenging essentialist notions of community. His publications analyze how virtual environments reshape identity formation and social interaction.

Rivers' work bridges anthropology with science and technology studies, investigating how digital platforms influence queer expression. His ethnographic approach explores the intersection of gaming mechanics and social structures in MMO environments.