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Abstract
In Feminism is Queer, Mimi Marinucci provides a valuable introduction to the intimately related disciplines of gender and queer theory, and develops the innovative concept of queer feminism, which treats queer theory as being continuous with feminist theory. While there were significant conceptual tensions between second-wave feminism and traditional lesbian and gay studies, queer feminism offers a paradigm for understanding gender, sex and sexuality that overcomes this conflict in order to foster solidarity between those campaigning for women’s rights and those for LGBTQ rights.
This updated and expanded edition engages with the latest developments in feminism and queer theory, including the new forms of both feminism and 'antifeminism' which have developed within online communities, the growing prominence of trans experiences in popular media, and the relevancy of queer feminism to a new generation of feminist activists. Feminism is Queer remains the indispensable guide for anyone with an interest in gender, sexuality, and the connections between feminism and queer issues.
Mimi Marinucci is professor of philosophy and women’s and gender studies at Eastern Washington University. Her teaching and research are focused on feminism and philosophy, particularly as represented in popular culture. She is especially interested in popular culture as a medium for the production and dissemination of knowledge about who we are as women and men. She is also the founding editor of Wave 2.5: A Feminist Zine, a two-time Utne Independent Press Award nominee (2005, 2009).
'In wonderfully accessible and penetrating analyses, Marinucci makes the case that feminist and queer theory are inseparable allies – or should be. With its comprehensive appendix and carefully organized chapters, Feminism is Queer is an ideal text for teaching about gender, sexuality,
and the practice of theorizing.'
Marjorie Jolles, Roosevelt University
'This brief yet comprehensive book is perfect for anyone who is interested in the origins and meanings of the concept ‘queer.’ Marinucci’s impressive interdisciplinary depth and breadth combine with a readily accessible writing style to make Feminism is Queer a lucid and intelligent treatment of an essentially complex and controversial concept.'
Nancy Slonneger Hancock, Northern Kentucky University
'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. This book will surely become required reading in many courses in women’s and gender studies and in sexuality studies.'
Elizabeth Arveda Kissling, Eastern Washington University
'[Feminism is Queer] is an outstanding reference for students and faculty attempting to understand the history and current issues in the LGBTQ+ communities.'
Choice Connect
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Cover | ||
| About the Author | i | ||
| Title Page | iii | ||
| Copyright | iv | ||
| Contents | v | ||
| Figures | vii | ||
| Acknowledgments | viii | ||
| Book Epigraph | ix | ||
| Preface to the second edition | x | ||
| Preface to the first edition | xvii | ||
| Section I. Sexuality | 1 | ||
| 1. The social construction of sexuality | 3 | ||
| The Kinsey Report | 3 | ||
| Social construction | 5 | ||
| Semantic holism | 8 | ||
| Cultural variation | 10 | ||
| Beyond the paradigm | 12 | ||
| Additional resources | 14 | ||
| Thought and action | 15 | ||
| Notes | 16 | ||
| References | 18 | ||
| 2. The social history of lesbian and gay identity | 20 | ||
| Social histories of homosexual identity | 20 | ||
| Social histories of lesbian identity | 27 | ||
| Additional resources | 32 | ||
| Thought and action | 33 | ||
| Notes | 34 | ||
| References | 36 | ||
| 3. Queer alternatives | 37 | ||
| Paradigm change | 37 | ||
| Queer theory | 43 | ||
| Additional resources | 48 | ||
| Thought and action | 48 | ||
| Notes | 49 | ||
| References | 50 | ||
| Section II. Sex | 53 | ||
| 4. Unwelcome interventions | 55 | ||
| Parsing the sexes | 55 | ||
| Sex and science | 59 | ||
| Sex acts | 63 | ||
| Additional resources | 67 | ||
| Thought and action | 68 | ||
| Notes | 69 | ||
| References | 69 | ||
| 5. Welcome transitions | 71 | ||
| Women-born women | 71 | ||
| Butch women and trans men | 76 | ||
| Queer theory | 79 | ||
| Additional resources | 82 | ||
| Thought and action | 83 | ||
| Notes | 84 | ||
| References | 85 | ||
| Section III. Gender | 87 | ||
| 6. Gender refined and redefined | 89 | ||
| The sex-gender distinction | 89 | ||
| Gender-neutral and gender-inclusive language | 94 | ||
| The hegemonic binary | 100 | ||
| Additional resources | 106 | ||
| Thought and action | 107 | ||
| Notes | 107 | ||
| References | 109 | ||
| 7. Feminism re-examined and reconsidered | 111 | ||
| Feminist thought and action | 111 | ||
| Feminist theory | 115 | ||
| Feminist philosophy | 121 | ||
| Queer theory | 127 | ||
| Additional resources | 130 | ||
| Thought and action | 131 | ||
| Notes | 132 | ||
| References | 133 | ||
| Section IV. Queer feminism | 137 | ||
| 8. Notes toward a queer feminism | 139 | ||
| The intimate connection between queer and feminist theory | 139 | ||
| The queer in queer feminism | 140 | ||
| The feminism in queer feminism | 143 | ||
| Emerging queer feminist practices | 145 | ||
| Additional resources | 148 | ||
| Thought and action | 149 | ||
| Notes | 150 | ||
| References | 151 | ||
| 9. Questionably queer? | 153 | ||
| Solidarity | 153 | ||
| The gay-straight dichotomy is overly simplistic | 154 | ||
| The gay-straight dichotomy reinforces straight privilege | 157 | ||
| Queer solidarity | 161 | ||
| Additional resources | 163 | ||
| Thought and action | 164 | ||
| Notes | 164 | ||
| References | 165 | ||
| Appendix | 167 | ||
| Section I: Sexuality | 168 | ||
| Section II: Sex | 177 | ||
| Section III: Gender | 181 | ||
| Section IV: Queer feminism | 191 | ||
| Index | 194 |