Queer theory/sociology

Author(s)

• Seidman, Steven

Bibliographic Information

Queer theory/sociology

edited by Steven Seidman

（Twentieth-century social theory）

Blackwell, 1996

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9781557867391

Description

In the past few decades, homosexuality has become an exciting field of knowledge. New approaches emphasizing the socially constructed and political character of same-sex desires have moved to the forefront of debate across the disciplines and the broader public. Although the social sciences have been pivotal to the flourishing of lesbian, gay and bisexual studies, discursive approaches associated with poststructuralism have proven productive. This volume aims to productively engage the pioneering work of queer theorists. Sociological perspectives emphasize the role of history, social institutions and cultural dynamics beyond the play of signs and discourse in the making of homosexual desire. Bringing together some of the classic sociological statements and the new sociology of homosexual desire, this book points to new synthetic approaches to queer studies. It suggests ways a sociological perspective can contribute to imagining a queer studies that preserves the critical spirit of queer theory, while being attentive to the deeply institutional and structural dynamics in the formation of the sexual self and social order.

Table of Contents

• Part 1 Sociological perspectives on homosexual desire: the homosexual role, Mary McIntosh
• the construction of homosexuality, Jeffrey Weeks
• symbolic interactionism and the forms of homosexuality, Ken Plummer
• captialism, bureaucracy and male homosexuality, David Greenburg and Marcia Bystryn
• structural foundations of the gay world, Barry Adam. Part 2 Sociology/queer theory - a dialogue: I can't even think straight - queer theory and the missing sexual revolution in sociology, Arlene Stein and Ken Plummer
• a queer encounter - sociology and study of sexuality, Steven Epstein
• the heterosexual imaginary - feminist sociology and theories of gender, Crys Ingraham
• the politics of inside/out - queer theory, poststructuralism and a sociological approach to sexuality, Ki Namaste
• a place in the rainbow - theorizing lesbian and gay culture, Jancie Irvine. Part 3 Queer sociological approaches - indentity and society: maiden voyage - excursion into sexuality and identity politics in Asian America, Dana Takagi
• a certain swagger when I walk - performing lesbian identity, Kristin Esterberg
• containing AIDS - Magic Johnson and post-(Reagan) America, Cheryl Cole
• the dilemma of identity - bisexuality in the heterosexual matrix, Amber Ault. Part 4 Queer sociological approaches - identity: politics, postmodernism and queer identities, Scott Bravmann
• contested membership - black gay identities and the politics of AIDS, Cathy Cohen
• must identity movements self-destruct - a queer dilemma, Joshua Gamson
• the depoliticization of Dutch gay identity of why Dutch gays aren't queer, Jan Willem Duyvendak.

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9781557867407

Description

This book aims to productively engage the pioneering work of Queer theorists and point toe way towards a new sociological Queer studies. First book to bring the works of theorists and researchers in the social sciences to Queer theory which is distinctively dominated by the Humanities. Uses classic sociological essays that shaped lesbian, gay and bisexual studies and recent original works and applies these to the discursive approach of Queer Theory to create a productive dialogue between the disciplines.

Table of Contents

Series Editor's Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction by Steven Seidman. Part I: Sociological Perspectives on Homosexual Desire:. 1. The homosexual role: Mary McIntosh. 2. The construction of homosexuality: Jeffrey Weeks. 3. Symbolic interactionism and the forms of homosexuality: Ken Plummer. 4. Capitialism, bureaucracy, and male homosexuality: David Greenburg and Marcia Bystryn. 5. Structural foundations of the gay world: Barry Adam. Part II: Sociology/Queer Theory: A Dialogue:. 6. I can't even think straight: queer theory and the missing sexual revolution in sociology: Arlene Stein and Ken Plummer. 7. A queer encounter: sociology and study of sexuality: Steven Epstein. 8. The heterosexual imaginary: feminist sociology and theories of gender: Crys Ingraham. 9. The politics of inside/out: queer theory, poststructuralism, and a sociological approach to sexuality: Ki Namaste. 10. A place in the rainbow: theorizing lesbian and gay culture: Jancie Irvine. Part III: Queer Sociological Approaches: Identity & Society: . 11. Maiden voyage: excursion into sexuality and identity politics in Asian America: Dana Takagi. 12. A certain swagger when I walk: performing lesbian identity: Kristin Esterberg. 13. Containing AIDS: Magic Johnson and post (Reagan) American: Cheryl Cole. 14. The dilemma of identity: bisexuality in the heterosexual matrix: Amber Ault. Part IV: Queer Sociological Approaches: Identity & Politics:. 15. Postmodernism and queer identities: Scott Bravmann. 16. Contested membership: black gay identities and the politics of AIDS: Cathy Cohen. 17. Must identity movements self destruct? A queer dilemma: Joshua Gamson. 18. The depoliticization of Dutch gay identity of why Dutch gays aren't queer: Jan Willem Duyvendak. Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA29207955
• ISBN:
  • 1557867399
  • 1557867402
• LCCN: 95048247
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Cambridge, Mass
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 450 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HQ76.25
  • DC20 : 306.76/6/01
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Homosexuality -- Philosophy
  • LCSH : Sociology -- Methodology
  • LCSH : Gays -- Identity
  • LCSH : Lesbians -- Identity
  • FREE : Queer theory
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA17039456