"Queer theory is the perspective that questions the perception that cisgender and heterosexual identities are in any sense 'standard.'"
Theory-based works that explore the intersections of sexuality, gender, identity, and power with an emphasis on non-heteronormative perspectives.
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Queer History: Examines the history of queer individuals and communities and their role in shaping society.
Queer Politics: Explores the political aspects of LGBTQ identity and how political movements have shaped queer culture.
Queer Theory: Analyzes the ways in which individuals and societies construct gender and sexuality and the effects of these constructions on marginalized groups.
Queer Literature: Includes novels, short stories, poetry, and other works of fiction and non-fiction that explore queer themes.
Queer Film and Media Studies: Studies the representation of LGBTQ individuals and communities in film, television, and other media.
Queer Environmentalism: Examines the intersection of queer identity with environmentalism and environmental justice.
Queer Science Studies: Explores the ways in which scientific knowledge is constructed and the ways in which LGBTQ individuals and communities are impacted by scientific research.
Queer Religion: Examines the intersection of queer identity with religious traditions and beliefs.
"It revisits such fields as literary analysis, philosophy, and politics with a 'queer' approach."
"Queer theory is a field of post-structuralist critical theory that emerged in the early 1990s."
"It emerged out of queer studies (often, formerly, gay and lesbian studies) and women's studies."
"The term 'queer theory' can have various meanings depending upon its usage."
"It has been broadly associated with the study and theorisation of gender and sexual practices that exist outside of heterosexuality."
"...which challenge the notion that heterosexual desire is 'normal'."
"Queer theorists are often critical of what they consider essentialist views of sexuality and gender."
"They study those concepts as social and cultural phenomena."
"They analyze the categories, binaries, and language in which they are said to be portrayed."
"...questions the perception that cisgender and heterosexual identities are in any sense 'standard'."
"It revisits such fields as literary analysis, philosophy, and politics with a 'queer' approach."
"It emerged out of queer studies (often, formerly, gay and lesbian studies) and women's studies."
"The term 'queer theory' can have various meanings depending upon its usage."
"...which challenge the notion that heterosexual desire is 'normal'."
"Queer theorists are often critical of what they consider essentialist views of sexuality and gender."
"They study those concepts as social and cultural phenomena."
"They analyze the categories, binaries, and language in which they are said to be portrayed."
"It questions the perception that cisgender and heterosexual identities are in any sense 'standard'."
"It revisits such fields as literary analysis, philosophy, and politics with a 'queer' approach."