Queer theory / edited by Iain Morland and Annabelle Willox.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Morland, Iain, 1978-

Willox, Dino, 1975-

Series:

Readers in cultural criticism

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homosexuality--Philosophy.

Homosexuality.

Lesbianism--Philosophy.

Lesbianism.

Gender identity--Philosophy.

Gender identity.

Physical Description:

xi, 225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Houndmills [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.

Summary:

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, contextualize, 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.

Contents:

2 From Here to Queer: Radical Feminism, Postmodernism, and the Lesbian Menace / Suzanna Danuta Walters 6

3 Gay Men, Lesbians, and Sex: Doing It Together / Patrick Califia 22

4 1,112 and Counting / Larry Kramer 28

5 The Leather Daddy and the Femme / Carol Queen 40

6 The Return to Biology / Marjorie Garber 54

7 Intersex Activism, Feminism and Psychology / Peter Hegarty, in conversation with Cheryl Chase 70

8 Axiomatic / Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick 81

9 A Brief, Slanted History of 'Homosexual' Activity / Donald E. Hall 96

10 Gender Fucking or Fucking Gender? / Stephen Whittle 115

11 GenderFusion / Del LaGrace Volcano, Indra Windh 130

12 Contagious Word: Paranoia and 'Homosexuality' in the Military / Judith Butler 142

13 I'd Rather Be the Princess than the Queen! Mourning Diana as a Gay Icon / William J. Spurlin 158

14 Identity Judgements, Queer Politics / Mark Norris Lance, Alessandra Tanesini 171.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-216) and index.

ISBN:

1403916934

1403916942

OCLC:

54931607