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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778858303321

Autore

Kirsch Max H. <1953->

Titolo

Queer theory and social change [[electronic resource] /] / Max H. Kirsch

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2000

ISBN

1-134-73741-6

1-280-32963-7

0-203-13106-1

0-203-17130-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 157p.)

Disciplina

306.766

Soggetti

Homosexuality - Philosophy

Lesbianism - Philosophy

Social change

Gay men - Social conditions

Lesbians - Social conditions

Gay and lesbian studies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-151) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction Part I: Positioning Queer Theory Chapter One: Crossroads Chapter Two: Making Queer Theory Part II: Evaluating Practice Chapter Three: Considering Sex, Gender and Difference Chapter Four: Capitalism and its Transgressors Chapter Five: Meta-identity, Performativity, and Internalized Homophobia Part III: Moving Ahead Chapter Six: From Culture to Action Conclusion: Theory, Politics and the Community Notes Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

This text explores the emergence of new ways of understanding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered peoples. It does so in the context of broader debates around culture, experience and discourse.