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Lesbian Feminism

Essays Opposing Global Heteropatriarchies

Niharika Banerjea editor Kath Browne editor Eduarda Ferreira editor Marta Olasik editor Julie Podmore editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:15th Aug '19

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Provocative, nuanced and far-reaching Lesbian Feminism confronts the historic devaluation of lesbian-feminist politics within Anglo-American discourse

Drawing on the incredible wealth of diversity of languages, cultures and movements in which lesbian feminisms have been articulated, this book confronts the historic devaluation of lesbian-feminist politics within Anglo-American discourse and ignites a transnational and transgenerational discussion regarding the relevance of lesbian feminisms in today’s world, a discussion that challenges the view of lesbian feminism as static and essentialist. Through careful consideration of contemporary debates, these writers, theorists, academics and activists consider the wider place of lesbian feminisms within queer theory, post-colonial feminism, and the movement for LGBT rights. It considers how lesbian feminisms can contribute to discussions on intersectionality, engage with trans activism and the need for trans-inclusion, to ultimately show how lesbian feminisms can offer a transformative approach to today’s sexual and gender politics.

Interesting and relevant. It brings multiple perspectives and approaches to the study of feminism, lesbianism, and lesbian feminism as these intersect with queer theory. * Mimi Marinucci, author of Feminism is Queer: The Intimate Connection Between Queer and Feminist Theory *
Very much original. An opening of two lines of questioning that are very important: whither lesbian feminism and whither international queer feminism. * Holly Lewis, author of The Politics of Everybody: Feminism, Queer Theory, and Marxism at the Intersection *

ISBN: 9781786995308

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 444g

408 pages