Rachel Moss Explores ‘Bedroom Culture’ in New Book and Newsletter

Rachel Moss has developed a substantial body of work dedicated to exploring the concept of “bedroom culture,” drawing inspiration from figures like Kathleen Hanna and her own life experiences. This exploration has led to the publication of a book and the establishment of a popular online newsletter.

Moss’s research originated during her graduate studies at Ohio State University. The culmination of this academic work is a book titled In the Girls’ Room: Essays on Bedroom Culture from the 90s to Now. The book has demonstrated significant interest, reaching a second printing.

In addition to her book, Moss also maintains a Substack newsletter focused on similar themes. This platform has garnered a considerable audience, with over 8,000 subscribers.

Moss analyzes “bedroom culture” through a framework of three distinct perspectives. The first lens focuses on the creative output produced by young women. The second examines the function of bedrooms as a form of archival practice, where personal histories and memories are preserved. The third perspective views the bedroom as a space for resistance, highlighting its potential as an arena for asserting identity and challenging norms.