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Queer Theory Is the Doctrine of a Sex-Based Cult

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CHAPTER

Queer Theory: Unveiling its Radical Roots

The chapter explores the origins and implications of queer theory, emphasizing its radical nature beyond gay identity. It discusses the influences of David Halperin and Michel Foucault in shaping the concept of queer identity, highlighting its oppositional defiance to normative constructs. The discussion also delves into queer Marxism as a horizon of possibility for restructuring gender, power dynamics, and desires within marginalized communities.

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