معرفی
Sole Anatrone is an Assistant Professor of Italian Studies at Vassar College, specializing in gender, sexuality, race, migration, and activism within Italian cultural studies. She co-founded Asterisk, a taskforce promoting LGBTQAI+ inclusivity in academia, and is affiliated with Vassar’s Women’s Studies Program and the Consortium on Forced Migration. Her research bridges queer theory, postcolonial studies, and media analysis. She holds a PhD in Italian Studies from UC Berkeley and a BA from Smith College.
Education:
- BA in Italian Studies, Smith College
- MA and PhD in Italian Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Research focuses on challenging cultural stereotypes through queer and postcolonial lenses, particularly in Italian media and literature. Her work emphasizes the intersection of identity politics, migration, and media representation. Recent publications include Queering Italian Media (2020) and the co-authored book Spaghetti Sissies (2023), critiquing queer representation in Italian American media.
Professional Activities:
- Member of AAIS Queer Studies Caucus advisory board
- Teaches courses on Intermediate Italian and Italophone African Narratives
- Active in fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity through Asterisk workshops
Labs/Initiatives: Asterisk, a faculty-led initiative she co-founded with Julia Heim to promote LGBTQAI+ inclusivity in academic environments.
