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Epistemology of the closet
Book • 1990
In 'Epistemology of the Closet,' Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick argues that standard binary oppositions, particularly the homo/heterosexual binary, limit freedom and understanding of human sexuality.
The book examines how the 'closet'—both literal and metaphorical—shapes the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and broader cultural understandings of sexual identities.
Sedgwick critiques the minoritizing and universalizing views of sexuality, highlighting the complexities and fluidity of human sexual experiences.
She also explores how language and labeling contribute to the epistemic crisis of homo/heterosexual definition, advocating for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to understanding sexual identity.
The work is a seminal text in queer theory, literary criticism, and cultural studies, challenging readers to rethink traditional frameworks of sexuality and identity.
The book examines how the 'closet'—both literal and metaphorical—shapes the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and broader cultural understandings of sexual identities.
Sedgwick critiques the minoritizing and universalizing views of sexuality, highlighting the complexities and fluidity of human sexual experiences.
She also explores how language and labeling contribute to the epistemic crisis of homo/heterosexual definition, advocating for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to understanding sexual identity.
The work is a seminal text in queer theory, literary criticism, and cultural studies, challenging readers to rethink traditional frameworks of sexuality and identity.
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Mentioned by Ian Fleishman as a key figure in queer theory whose work informs his understanding of failed passing.
Failed Passing
