Description
Uncover the complex journey of LGBTQ+ rights with the groundbreaking book, 'One-Dimensional Queer.' This essential read offers a profound analysis of gay liberation that transcends the conventional narrative focusing solely on sexual freedom. In this BRAND NEW edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2018, author Ferguson delves deep into the intricate history of queer activism, illustrating how it intersects with the struggles against racism, capitalism, and state oppression. With 200 pages of compelling insights, this book showcases the multifaceted origins and radical potential of queer liberation.
Ferguson argues that the oversimplification of queerness has led to the marginalization of important voices within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those of queers of color, the economically disadvantaged, and transgender individuals. By understanding the roots of these struggles, readers are inspired to embrace a more inclusive approach to social justice.
This valuable resource is perfect for activists, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history. Don't miss the chance to explore the revolutionary possibilities that arise from recognizing the intersectionality of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781509523566, 2018 Edition.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509523566
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
The story of gay rights has long been told as one of single-minded focus on the fight for sexual freedom. Yet its origins are much more complicated than this single-issue interpretation would have us believe, and to ignore gay liberation's multidimensional beginnings is to drastically underestimate its radical potential for social change. Ferguson shows how queer liberation emerged out of various insurgent struggles crossing the politics of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and deeply connected to issues of colonization, incarceration, and capitalism. Tracing the rise and fall of this intersectional politics, he argues that the one-dimensional mainstreaming of queerness falsely placed critiques of racism, capitalism, and the state outside the remit of gay liberation. As recent activism is increasingly making clear, this one-dimensional legacy has promoted forms of exclusion that marginalize queers of color, the poor, and transgender individuals. This forceful book joins the call to reimagine and reconnect the fight for social justice in all its varied forms.
Ferguson argues that the oversimplification of queerness has led to the marginalization of important voices within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those of queers of color, the economically disadvantaged, and transgender individuals. By understanding the roots of these struggles, readers are inspired to embrace a more inclusive approach to social justice.
This valuable resource is perfect for activists, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history. Don't miss the chance to explore the revolutionary possibilities that arise from recognizing the intersectionality of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781509523566, 2018 Edition.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509523566
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
The story of gay rights has long been told as one of single-minded focus on the fight for sexual freedom. Yet its origins are much more complicated than this single-issue interpretation would have us believe, and to ignore gay liberation's multidimensional beginnings is to drastically underestimate its radical potential for social change. Ferguson shows how queer liberation emerged out of various insurgent struggles crossing the politics of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and deeply connected to issues of colonization, incarceration, and capitalism. Tracing the rise and fall of this intersectional politics, he argues that the one-dimensional mainstreaming of queerness falsely placed critiques of racism, capitalism, and the state outside the remit of gay liberation. As recent activism is increasingly making clear, this one-dimensional legacy has promoted forms of exclusion that marginalize queers of color, the poor, and transgender individuals. This forceful book joins the call to reimagine and reconnect the fight for social justice in all its varied forms.