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Sexed Texts explores the complex role that language plays in the construction of sexuality and gender, two concepts that are often discussed separately, although in practice are closely intertwined. The book draws on a range of theoretical perspectives and published research including performativity...

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Main Author: Baker, Paul, 1972-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Oakville, CT : Equinox Pub., 2008.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Sexed Texts explores the complex role that language plays in the construction of sexuality and gender, two concepts that are often discussed separately, although in practice are closely intertwined. The book draws on a range of theoretical perspectives and published research including performativity theory, feminism, queer studies, psychoanalytical theory, Marxism, social constructionism and essentialism.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 300 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-288) and index.
ISBN:9781845535865
1845535863

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