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Samuel Clowes Huneke, "A Queer Theory of the State" (Floating Opera Press, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Queer Theory, Politics, and the Tension of Normativity

Exploring the relationship between queer theory and politics, this chapter discusses how queer theory challenges normativity within the LGBTQ movement and critiques the existing structures of the state. It also examines the tension between universalizing liberalism and the limitations of articulating a positive vision for change, culminating in a discussion on the gay marriage debate.

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