Lesbian feminism : essays opposing global heteropatriarchies / edited by Niharika Banerjea, Kath Browne, Eduarda Ferreira, Marta Olasik and Julie Podmore.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Banerjea, Niharika, editor.

Browne, Kath, 1977- editor.

Ferreira, Eduarda, editor.

Olasik, Marta, editor.

Podmore, Julie, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lesbian feminist theory.

Physical Description:

x, 397 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Are you trying to uphold oppressive bindary gender standards? Because that's how you uphold oppressive binary gender standards

Place of Publication:

London : Zed Books, 2019.

Summary:

"Drawing on the incredible wealth of diversity of languages, cultures and movements in which lesbian feminisms have been articulated, this book confronts the historic devaluation of lesbian-feminist politics within Anglo-American discourse and ignites a transnational and transgenerational discussion regarding the relevance of lesbian feminisms in today's world, a discussion that challenges the view of lesbian feminism as static and essentialist. Through careful consideration of contemporary debates, these writers, theorists, academics, and activists consider the wider place of lesbian feminisms within queer theory, post-colonial feminism, and the movement for LGBT rights. It considers how lesbian feminisms can contribute to discussions on intersectionality, engage with trans activism and the need for trans-inclusion, to ultimately show how lesbian feminisms can offer a transformative approach to today's sexual and gender politics."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Sisterhood, separatism and sex wars p. 29 / Sophie Robinson

2 Is there a new language in hesitation? p. 45 / Rukmini Sen

3 Demythologising heterosexuality and sexual difference p. 60 / Jules Falquet

4 The theological basis for trans-exclusionary radical feminist positions p. 81 / Katherine O'Donnell

5 Manoeuvring feminisms through LGBTQ movements in India p. 103 / Ranjita Biswas and Sumita Beethi and Subhagata Ghosh

6 Speculations on lesbian feminism as erotic friendship p. 115 / Karuna Chandrashekar and Shraddha Chatterjee

7 Once upon a time I was a lesbian, now I am genderqueer and feline p. 130 / Shals Mabajan

8 Unqualified, middle-aged lesbian swerves abruptly out of her lane to talk about trans issues p. 149 / Rosie Swayne

9 The butch, the bitch and the superwoman p. 169 / Paramita Banerjee

10 The place of lesbians in the women's movement p. 184 / Line Chamberland

11 Navel gazing: of hating men, loving women and fighting back in our time p. 202 / Nitya V, in conversation and Nadika Nadja and Poorva Rajaram

12 Reflections on historic lesbian feminisms in France p. 230 / Natacha Chetcuti-Osorovitz

13 Looking for the lesbian: some notes for a lesbian feminist politics in the time of the girl child p. 250 / Asha Achuthan

14 Activist past, theoretical future p. 271 / Valérie Simon

15 From separation to dialogue/dangerous love p. 285 / Mamatha Karollil

16 Lesbian feminism p. 303 / Sara Ahmed

17 An exploration of counter-hegemonic discourses in an expanding queer archive p. 325 / Nadine Lake.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-377) and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781786995315

178699531X

9781786995308

1786995301

OCLC:

1111299298