Theory & Philosophy

What is Queer Phenomenology? | Sara Ahmed | Keyword

Nov 4, 2021
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Phenomenology's Biased Neutrality

  • Phenomenology studies how humans experience and make sense of things through their senses.
  • It claims neutrality but is historically and culturally influenced, favoring certain perspectives.
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Queer Phenomenology Unmasks Exclusion

  • Queer phenomenology reveals which experiences and objects get overlooked or disavowed in traditional phenomenology.
  • It exposes how spaces favor dominant groups, making others uncomfortable or excluded.
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Bodies and Spaces Shape Experience

  • The design of objects and spaces often accommodates privileged bodies, causing discomfort or barriers for others.
  • Phenomenological engagement varies with one's body and social position, challenging the idea of universality.
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