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Ontologies of Queerness: Deleuze, Butler, and Beyond with Billie Cashmore and Xenogothic

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Philosophical Frontiers of Identity and Representation

This chapter explores the Oedipus complex and its implications for identity in the contexts of adoption and queerness, critiquing psychoanalytic frameworks that often overlook unique experiences. It delves into Lacanian theory and the complexities of representation, particularly in relation to trans identity and the myths surrounding familial displacement. Through the lens of various theorists, the chapter examines how narratives shape identity and the challenges of articulating personal and collective experiences within societal structures.

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