Synopses & Reviews
What is queer theory? What does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? This vibrant anthology of ground breaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential reading for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies. The fifteen articles--including one from Judith Butler, as well as an engaging introduction--map, contextualize, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Summaries and suggestions for further reading make the volume an ideal course textbook.
Synopsis
Queer Theory is one of the most contested and intellectually complex movements in contemporary sexual politics. Where did it come from, and what does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? If you have ever wanted to be a leather daddy, been puzzled by performativity, tried to measure bisexuality, or wondered whether Diana, Princess of Wales could be a gay icon, Queer Theory is required reading.
This vibrant anthology of groundbreaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies or gender activism. The 15 articles - including two specially commissioned contributions, as well as an engaging introduction - map, contextualise, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Helpful critical summaries that link the selections, and suggestions for further reading, make this volume perfect for anyone approaching queer theory for the first time.
About the Author
Iain Morland is a doctoral candidate in English Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Annabelle Willox has taught at Cardiff and Glamorgan Universities.
Table of Contents
Introduction; --I. Morland & A. Willox * From Here to Queer: Radical Feminism, Postmodernism, and the Lesbian Menace--S.D. Walters * Gay Men, Lesbians, and Sex: Doing it Together--P. Califia-Rice * 1,112 and Counting--L. Kramer * The Leather Daddy and the Femme--C. Queen * The Return to Biology--M. Garber * Intersex Activism, Feminism and Psychology--C. Chase & P. Hegarty * Axiomatic--E. Kosofsky Sedgwick * A Brief, Slanted History of 'Homosexual' Activity--D.E. Hall * Gender Fucking or Fucking Gender?--S. Whittle * All Dragged Up and Nowhere to Go? Towards a GenderFusion--D.L. Volcano & I. Windh * Contagious Word: Paranoia and "Homosexuality" in the Military--J. Butler * I'd Rather Be the Princess than the Queen!: Mourning Diana as Gay Icon--W.J. Spurlin * Identity Judgements, Queer Politics--M.N. Lance & A. Tanesini * Afterword--M. Merck * Summaries and Notes * Suggestions for Further Reading * Notes on Contributors * Index
List of Illustrations * General Editor's Preface * Acknowledgements * Introduction--Iain Morland & Annabelle Willox * From Here to Queer: Radical Feminism, Postmodernism, and the Lesbian Menace--Suzanna Danuta Walters * Gay Men, Lesbians, and Sex: Doing it Together--Patrick Califia * 1,112 and Counting--Larry Kramer * The Leather Daddy and the Femme--Carol Queen * The Return to Biology--Marjorie Garber * Intersex Activism, Feminism and Psychology--Cheryl Chase & Peter Hegarty * Axiomatic-Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick * A Brief, Slanted History of 'Homosexual' Activity--Donald E. Hall * Gender Fucking or Fucking Gender?--Stephen Whittle * All Dragged Up and Nowhere to Go? Towards a GenderFusion--Del Lagrace Volcano & Indra Windh * Contagious Word: Paranoia and 'Homosexuality' in the Military--Judith Butler * I'd Rather Be the Princess than the Queen!: Mourning Diana as Gay Icon--William J. Spurlin * Identity Judgements, Queer Politics--Mark Norris Lance & Alessandra Tanesini * Afterword--Mandy Merck * Summaries and Notes * Suggestions for Further Reading * Notes on Contributors * Index