Queer Theory

ISBN-13: 9781403916945 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 225 str.

Iain Morland; Annabelle Willox

Opis

What is queer theory? What does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? This vibrant anthology of ground breaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential reading for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies. The fifteen articles--including one from Judith Butler, as well as an engaging introduction--map, contextualize, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Summaries and suggestions for further reading make the volume an ideal course textbook.

Spis treści

List of Illustrations.- General Editor's Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction; I.Morland & A.Willox.- From Here to Queer: Radical Feminism, Postmodernism, and the Lesbian Menace; S.D.Walters.- Gay Men, Lesbians, and Sex: Doing it Together; P.Califia.- 1,112 and Counting; L.Kramer.- The Leather Daddy and the Femme; C.Queen.- The Return to Biology; M.Garber.- Intersex Activism, Feminism and Psychology; C.Chase & P.Hegarty.- Axiomatic; E.Kosofsky Sedgwick.- A Brief, Slanted History of 'Homosexual' Activity; D.E.Hall.- Gender Fucking or Fucking Gender; S.Whittle.- GenderFusion; D.L.Volcano & I.Windh.- Contagious Word: Paranoia and 'Homosexuality' in the Military; J.Butler.- I'd Rather Be the Princess than the Queen!: Mourning Diana as Gay Icon; W.J.Spurlin.- Identity Judgements, Queer Politics; M.N.Lance & A.Tanesini.- Afterword; M.Merck.- Summaries.- Suggestions for Further Reading.- Notes on Contributors.- Index.

O autorze

IAIN MORLAND is Lecturer in Cultural Criticism at Cardiff University.

DR DINO WILLOX is currently Director of Student Employability at the University of Queensland, responsible for empowering students to identify, engage with, and learn from experiences that enhance their studies and develop their employability.  

Blurb

Queer Theory is one of the most contested and intellectually complex movements in contemporary sexual politics. Where did it come from, and what does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? If you have ever wanted to be a leather daddy, been puzzled by performativity, tried to measure bisexuality, or wondered whether Diana, Princess of Wales could be a gay icon, Queer Theory is required reading.

This vibrant anthology of groundbreaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies or gender activism. The fifteen articles - including two specially commissioned contributions, as well as an engaging introduction - map, contextualise, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Helpful critical summaries that link the selections, and suggestions for further reading, make this volume perfect for anyone approaching queer theory for the first time.