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Drag Kings : Arqueología Crítica de Masculinidades Espectaculares en Latinx América.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Arce, B. Christine.
- Language:
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Masculinity.
- Gender identity.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (516 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Santiago : Ediciones Metales Pesados, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book explores the critical concept of masculinity, examining its performative nature and questioning traditional definitions tied to male anatomy. It delves into the impact of masculinity on gender constructs, showcasing the works of theorists like Jack Halberstam, Paul B. Preciado, and José Esteban Muñoz. The book highlights alternative perspectives on gender and sexuality, such as female masculinity, queerness, and fluid identities, while addressing hegemonic masculinity and its systemic effects on society. Through a focus on drag king performances and cultural examples in Latinx America, the book presents a critical archaeology of masculinity, aiming to challenge binary gender constructions and advocate for transformative gender politics. Intended for scholars, students, and readers interested in gender studies, queer theory, and Latinx cultural critiques, it offers nuanced insights into the intersection of gender, power, and identity. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 956-6203-95-0
- OCLC:
- 1517397749
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