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Feminism is Queer: The Intimate Connection between Queer and Feminist Theory
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.
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.
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225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2016
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About the author
Mimi Marinucci
10 books10 followersMimi 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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August 10, 2023
Disrupt the hegemonic binary(ies)!!!!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK 📕 = 💕
It’s fun, frisky and brief (in the good way).
A total blast!
THEORY OF THEORY
One particularly useful definition of theory (critical, queer or feminist) is any text or cultural product that has liberation as its raison d’être.
YASS PLEASE!
Given that.
Not all theory and liberation movements necessarily play well together. In fact, sometimes it takes work to make that work.
A MORE QUEER/FEMINIST TOMORROW:
Feminism is Queer: The Intimate Connection Between Queer and Feminist Theory by Mimi Marinucci is an introduction to the (at times turbulent, at other times synergistic) intersection of feminist theory and queer theory.
BINARY OPPOSITION:
One of the important themes is that both feminist and queer theories challenge binary systems, most significantly: gender binaries (male/female) and binary sexuality (heterosexual/homosexual). Traditional binary gender and sexual orientations can confer deep shame in those who do not conform. The text discusses the importance of reimagining, redefining and becoming liberated from the confining traditional hegemonic binary.
LINKED AND LOADED:
Another important theme of the text is that the struggles against misogyny and heterosexism are intrinsically linked, in that the same systems and structures that oppress women (generally) also oppress queer people (many of whom are also women) and vice versa (of course). Given that, feminism and queer liberation movements have not always seems eye to eye. The text does a GREAT job of highlighting and explaining some of the historical and current points of contention.
INCLUSION AND INTERSECTIONALITY:
The text the importance of intersectional identity in feminism, whereby the various forms of oppression (e.g., racism, sexism, and homophobia and transphobia) intersect. Marinucci explores efforts within feminist and queer movements to become inclusive and accommodating to the varied experiences of individual differences, without becoming diluted and ineffective, and instances whereby inclusion of intersectionality has elicited schisms and infighting between feminist and queer communities (e.g., the inclusion of trans women in cis-women only feminist events such as the now defunct Michigan Women’s Music Festival).
So much more goodness within.
I loved this book.
As previously stated: it’s a fun, frisky and brief (in the good way) introduction to (the history and state of the art) of queer/feminist theory. I recommend this book for anyone and everyone.
5/5 💕🌈⚧️🏳️⚧️
I LOVED THIS BOOK 📕 = 💕
It’s fun, frisky and brief (in the good way).
A total blast!
THEORY OF THEORY
One particularly useful definition of theory (critical, queer or feminist) is any text or cultural product that has liberation as its raison d’être.
YASS PLEASE!
Given that.
Not all theory and liberation movements necessarily play well together. In fact, sometimes it takes work to make that work.
A MORE QUEER/FEMINIST TOMORROW:
Feminism is Queer: The Intimate Connection Between Queer and Feminist Theory by Mimi Marinucci is an introduction to the (at times turbulent, at other times synergistic) intersection of feminist theory and queer theory.
BINARY OPPOSITION:
One of the important themes is that both feminist and queer theories challenge binary systems, most significantly: gender binaries (male/female) and binary sexuality (heterosexual/homosexual). Traditional binary gender and sexual orientations can confer deep shame in those who do not conform. The text discusses the importance of reimagining, redefining and becoming liberated from the confining traditional hegemonic binary.
LINKED AND LOADED:
Another important theme of the text is that the struggles against misogyny and heterosexism are intrinsically linked, in that the same systems and structures that oppress women (generally) also oppress queer people (many of whom are also women) and vice versa (of course). Given that, feminism and queer liberation movements have not always seems eye to eye. The text does a GREAT job of highlighting and explaining some of the historical and current points of contention.
INCLUSION AND INTERSECTIONALITY:
The text the importance of intersectional identity in feminism, whereby the various forms of oppression (e.g., racism, sexism, and homophobia and transphobia) intersect. Marinucci explores efforts within feminist and queer movements to become inclusive and accommodating to the varied experiences of individual differences, without becoming diluted and ineffective, and instances whereby inclusion of intersectionality has elicited schisms and infighting between feminist and queer communities (e.g., the inclusion of trans women in cis-women only feminist events such as the now defunct Michigan Women’s Music Festival).
So much more goodness within.
I loved this book.
As previously stated: it’s a fun, frisky and brief (in the good way) introduction to (the history and state of the art) of queer/feminist theory. I recommend this book for anyone and everyone.
5/5 💕🌈⚧️🏳️⚧️
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November 19, 2022DNF @ 50%
It was an alright/kind of mid read-- though that's on me because this is far too introductory for my understanding of queerness-- until the definition of pansexual being the acknowledgement of nonbinary people, as though there is not a history of nonbinary people in bisexuality. I've accepted not everyone will understand microlabels as valid and thus avoid referring to pan as such, but at the very least go for the preference definition in that case? It's just a huge pet peeve of mine to exclude transness in bisexuality, and I wasn't interested enough otherwise to keep on regardless
It was an alright/kind of mid read-- though that's on me because this is far too introductory for my understanding of queerness-- until the definition of pansexual being the acknowledgement of nonbinary people, as though there is not a history of nonbinary people in bisexuality. I've accepted not everyone will understand microlabels as valid and thus avoid referring to pan as such, but at the very least go for the preference definition in that case? It's just a huge pet peeve of mine to exclude transness in bisexuality, and I wasn't interested enough otherwise to keep on regardless
December 30, 2022
An ironic but informative read.
January 29, 2023
sometimes i was bored reading it, but i it wasn’t bad
September 29, 2023
I am not infamous for reading the books required for class. BUT this book has me at a lack of words. Truly so good. Must read for sure
February 25, 2024
Really good introduction to queer theory, highly recommend!
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