Queer Theory An Introduction
Queer Theory: An Introduction by Annamarie Jagose, published by NYU Press in 1996, offers a clear and concise explanation of queer theory, exploring its historical context and evolution over the past century. This edition spans 153 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in social science, gay studies, and sexuality.
In this book, Jagose traces the development of queer theory through significant movements, including mid-century homophile activism, gay liberation, and lesbian feminism. She critically examines the arguments surrounding queer theory, emphasizing its potential to challenge traditional notions of sexual identities and essential concepts such as gender. By integrating perspectives from notable queer theorists, Jagose encourages readers to rethink established ideas about sexuality and identity, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities involved.
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In Queer Theory: An Introduction, Annamarie Jagose provides a clear and concise explanation of queer theory, tracing it as part of an intriguing history of same-sex love over the last century, from mid-century homophile movements to gay liberation, the women’s movement and lesbian feminism, to the re-appropriation of the term “queer.” Carefully interrogating the arguments of supporters and opponents of queer theory, Jagose suggests that its strength lies in its questioning of the very idea of sexual identities. Blending insights from prominent queer theorists such as Judith Butler and David Halperin, Jagose argues that queer theory’s challenge is to create new ways of thinking, not only about fixed sexual identities such as heterosexual and homosexual, but also about other supposedly essential notions such as “sexuality” and “gender” and even “man” and “woman.”
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