MDSA01H3 Final: Final Prep3
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Queer theory: disrupt socially constructed systems of meaning surrounding human sexuality (what is it to be human and be the gender you classify by) Sexuality- emotional, romantic, sexual attraction towards others queer: odds with normal -> questioning of social & cultural norms (gender, family, With the rise of religious, medical and political discourses around sexuality -> reproductive, sexuality) -> make strange, counteract, make fun of be)ng gay. Faucault (1926- 1984): before 19th century, can"t be homosexual; men can have (1956): (cid:498)gender only exists because people act as gendered beings. (cid:499) B)nary: opposite (cid:523)(cid:498)0 )(cid:499)(cid:524) heterosexuality/ homosexuality -> theorists work to. Heteronormativity- 2 distinct genders (man/woman) natural roles in life, Notion of homosexuality came to be a coherent classification of people butler expose the shortcomings of these labels and support systems of social power sex but only seen as act not identity heterosexuality is normal.
