Feminism is Queer is an introduction to the intimately related disciplines of gender and queer theory. Whilst guiding the reader through complex theory, the author develops the original position of queer feminism, which presents queer theory as continuous with feminist theory. Whilst there have been significant conceptual tensions between second wave feminism and traditional lesbian and gay studies, queer theory offers a paradigm for understanding gender, sex and sexuality that avoids the conflict in order to develop solidarity among those interested in feminist theory and those interested in lesbian and gay rights.An essential guide to anyone with an interest in gender or sexuality, this accessible and comprehensive textbook carefully explains nuanced theoretical terminology and provides extensive suggested further reading to provide the reader with full and thorough understanding of both disciplines.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-11-11
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:158
Filformat:PDF
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781848134768
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
HBTQ+ inom Samhälle och politik

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Mimi Marinucci completed a Ph.D. in philosophy and a graduate certificate in women's studies from Temple University in 2000. Currently serving as associate professor of philosophy and women's & gender studies at Eastern Washington University, Marinucci teaches courses on feminism, philosophy, and feminist philosophy. Marinucci, who is especially interested in the subjective and social aspects of knowledge production, particularly knowledge produced around issues of gender and sexuality, is the author of of several articles that employ references from popular culture in the service of a more scholarly agenda. Examples include 'There's Something Queer About The Onion' (forthcoming in The Onion and Philosophy, edited by Sharon Kaye, Open Court), 'What's Wrong with Porn?' (forthcoming in Pornography and Philosophy, edited by Dave Monroe, Wiley-Blackwell), 'Television, Generation X, and Third Wave Feminism: A Contextual Analysis of the Brady Bunch' (Journal of Popular Culture, Volume 38, Number 3, February 2005), and 'Feminism and the Ethics of Violence: Why Buffy Kicks Ass' (in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy: Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale, edited by James B. South, Open Court, 2003). Marinucci is also the founding editor of Wave 2.5: A Feminist Zine, a two-time Utne Independent Press Award nominee (2005, 2009).

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In this slim volume, Mimi Marinucci handily synthesizes new and classic theories regarding cultural and scientific definitions of sex, gender, and sexuality in a comprehensive text that is both lucid and erudite. The final section on queer feminism offers hopeful suggestions for a more effective fusion of these two overlapping fields of theory and practice. Feminism Is Queer is well-organized and conveniently cross-referenced throughout, allowing chapters and sections to be read independently or as a whole. Recommended reading lists, in addition to reference lists, are an extra feature for classroom use. The selection of L. Frank Baum epigraphs adds a welcome touch of whimsy. This book will surely become required reading in many courses in Women's and Gender Studies and in Sexuality Studies. It will be an excellent supplement to any reading list.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface: Not Just the New "Gay"SECTION I: SEXUALITY1. The Social Construction of Sexuality2. The Social History of Lesbian and Gay Identity3. Queer AlternativesSECTION II: SEX4. Unwelcome Interventions5. Welcome TransformationsSECTION III: GENDER6. Gender Defined and Undefined7. Feminism Examined and ExploredSECTION IV: QUEER FEMINISM8. Notes Toward a Queer FeminismAppendix: Terms and ConceptsReferencesIndex