CGS 105 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Heterosexuality, Lgbt, Homosexuality
20 Nov 2018
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Cgs 105 lecture 1 anger, fury, and rage. 15 mins: asking the class about how they interpreted key terms. Pick one concept of reading and discuss it at length: no summary o. Final paper prompt end of next week: accept at any time before due date o. 4 or 5 questions, choose one question: argumentative paper, mla/chicago, double-spaced, 12pt o. What are the histories of queer theory? o. Emerges from political context where there is need for understanding due to oppression. Did queer theory begin as an idea, as theory suggests: outcome of social movements and reality. Not ideas that come first, and then movements and realities come second. Assumes there is a history to heterosexuality, just like there is a history to non- normative sexuality. Foucault: homosexuality invented in 19th century as a way to distinguish the pervert" in society. Performativity and performance: hinged on theory of gender. United in anger: a history of act up.
