The book argues that queer theory is not a departure from feminism, but a vital continuation of it. By offering a new paradigm for understanding the fluidity of gender and sex, the text demonstrates how these disciplines can move past old conflicts to build a unified front of solidarity.
Carefully defining nuanced terminology and providing extensive resources for further study, this textbook is an essential guide for students and activists alike. It offers a thorough grounding in how we can understand identity and power in a way that serves both feminist and LGBTIQ+ liberation.
Theoretical EvolutionnThe book maps the transition from binary-based feminism to the more fluid frameworks used today:
The Conflict: Understanding why second-wave feminism’s focus on ‘womanhood’ often clashed with early gay and lesbian identity politics.
The Bridge: How queer theory deconstructs the ‘naturalness’ of gender, creating common ground.
Queer Feminism: A position that views the dismantling of the gender binary as a shared goal for both feminists and queer activists.
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| ISBN: 9781848134751 |
| Subtitle: the intimate connection between queer and feminist theory |
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| Subject(s): Social Science |
| Publication Date: 2010-11-11 |
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| Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic |
| Language: English |
| Format: Paperback |
| Pages: 160 |
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| Book_ID: 105748 |