Sight Unseen: Gender and Race Through Blind Eyes

In "Sight Unseen," Ellyn Kaschak explores the intricate relationships between race, gender, and sexual orientation through the experiences of individuals born blind. Utilizing ten case studies and numerous interviews, she examines how the blind navigate cultural norms and construct meaning without visual perception. The work highlights the unconscious and pre-verbal nature of biases related to these identities, fostering a deeper understanding of how cultural norms influence interactions across varying abilities.