Intersections Between Feminist and Queer Theory

Queer ideas have unsettled other forms of exploring gender and sexuality in particular feminism and feminists have been significant critics. This book explores the debates between feminist and queer theorizing to seek out interconnections and identify new

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Diane Richardson, Janice McLaughlin and Mark E. Casey

Intersections Between Feminist and Queer Theory

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Intersections Between Feminist and Queer Theory Edited by

Diane Richardson Janice McLaughlin and Mark E. Casey University of Newcastle, UK

Editorial matter, selection and Introduction © Diane Richardson, Janice McLaughlin and Mark E. Casey 2006 Individual chapters © the authors 2006 Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2006 978-1-4039-4531-0 All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. No paragraph of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission or in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4LP. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. The authors have asserted their rights to be identified as the authors of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published 2006 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS and 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 Companies and representatives throughout the world PALGRAVE MACMILLAN is the global academic imprint of the Palgrave Macmillan division of St. Martin’s Press, LLC and of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Macmillan® is a registered trademark in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries. Palgrave is a registered trademark in the European Union and other countries. ISBN 978-1-349-52294-1 ISBN 978-0-230-62526-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/9780230625266 This book is printed on paper suitable for recycling and made from fully managed and sustained forest sources. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Intersections between feminist and queer theory / edited by Diane Richardson, Janice McLaughlin, and Mark E. Casey. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Homosexuality – Philosophy. 2. Feminist theory. I. Richardson, Diane, 1953– II. McLaughlin, Janice, 1968– III. Casey, Mark E. HQ76.25.1585 2006 306.76⬘601—dc22 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06

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Contents Acknowledgements

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Notes on Contributors

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Introduction: At the Intersections of Feminist and Queer Debates Janice McLaughlin, Mark E. Casey and Diane Richardson 1. Bordering Theory Diane Richardson

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2. Heterosexuality, Sexuality and Gender: Re-thinking the Intersections Stevi Jackson

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3. The Return of the Material: Cycles of Theoretical Fashion in Lesbian, Gay and Queer Studies Janice McLaughlin

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4. On the Evolution of Queer Studies: Lesbian Feminism, Queer Theory and Globalization Linda Garber

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5. Boys will be … Bois?: Or, Transgender Feminism and Forgetful Fish Judith Halbersta