Joy Press

Joy Press is an American cultural critic and journalist. She is known for her work analyzing popular culture, feminism, and media, often through a feminist lens. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Village Voice, The New York Times, The Nation, The Guardian, Salon, and Slate. Press is the author of Steaming: Lesbian Psychosis (2014), a cultural history and critical analysis of lesbian representation in film and media, particularly focusing on the "lesbian psycho" trope. She also co-authored War Room: Political Theatre on the Left with Michael Hirschorn. Press's work frequently examines the intersections of gender, sexuality, politics, and entertainment, offering insightful commentary on contemporary social issues.