Lisa Walker

Lisa Walker, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern Maine (USM). She has been affiliated with USM since 1995 and previously served as the Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program from 2015 to 2018. Her academic roles also include participation in the Digital Humanities initiative. She holds a PhD in English from Louisiana State University (1995), an MA in English from the same institution (1991), and a BA from Oberlin College (1987).

Dr. Walker’s educational background includes:

• PhD in English, Louisiana State University, 1995
• MA in English, Louisiana State University, 1991
• BA from Oberlin College, 1987

Her research focuses on modern American literature and gay/lesbian studies, with particular emphasis on themes of femininity, fashion theory, and beauty culture. She has explored how these elements intersect with minority sexual identities and race in literary contexts. Her notable work includes the book Looking Like What You Are: Sexual Style, Race and Lesbian Identity (2001), which examines representations of lesbian identity through the lens of fashion and cultural practices. Her essays have appeared in prestigious journals such as Sexualities, Signs, and Tulsa Studies in Women’s Literature, further contributing to critical discussions in these areas.

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Dr. Walker’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text, and no specific grants or advisees are mentioned. Her career has been centered on teaching and research within her academic roles.

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