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Bodies And Pleasures: Foucault And The Politics Of Sexual Normalization
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Sexual Identities Are Dangerous, Michel Foucault Tells Us. Categories Of Desire Harden Into Stereotypes By Which The Forces Of Normalization Hold Us And Judge Us. In Bodies And Pleasures, Ladelle Mcwhorter Reads Foucault From An Original And Personal Angle, Motivated By The Differences This Experience Has Made In Her Life. At The Same Time, Her Analysis Advances Discussion Of Key Issues In Foucault Scholarship: The Genealogical Critique, The Status Of The Subject And Humanism, Essentialism Versus Social Construction, And The Relationships Between Identity, Community, And Political Action. Weaving Her Own Experience Of Coming To Grips With Her Lesbian Sexual Identity Into Her Readings Of Foucault'S Most Recent Writings On Sexuality And Power, Mcwhorter Argues Compellingly That Foucault'S Texts Should Be Read Less For The Arguments They Advance And More For Their Transformative Effect. By Exploring Bodies And Pleasuresgardening, Line Dancing, Or Doing Philosophy, For Examplemcwhorter Shows That It Isn'T Necessary To Conform With Socially Recognized Sexual Identities. Bodies And Pleasures Takes The Reader Beyond Unexplored Norms And Imposed Identities As It Points The Way Toward A Personal Politics, Ethics, And Style That Challenges Our Sexual Selves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bodies and Pleasures'? A: 'Bodies and Pleasures' explores the relationship between sexual identities and societal normalization, drawing on Michel Foucault's theories to discuss how these identities are shaped and challenged.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bodies and Pleasures'? A: The author of 'Bodies and Pleasures' is Ladelle McWhorter, who offers a personal interpretation of Foucault's work on sexuality and power.
- Q: When was 'Bodies and Pleasures' published? A: 'Bodies and Pleasures' was published on July 22, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bodies and Pleasures' have? A: 'Bodies and Pleasures' contains 288 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of Foucault's ideas.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Bodies and Pleasures' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Bodies and Pleasures' is available in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is 'Bodies and Pleasures' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Bodies and Pleasures' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in philosophy, gender studies, and Foucault's theories.
- Q: Does the book incorporate the author's personal experiences? A: Yes, Ladelle McWhorter weaves her personal experiences of her lesbian identity into her analysis of Foucault's work.
- Q: What key issues does 'Bodies and Pleasures' address? A: 'Bodies and Pleasures' addresses key issues such as the genealogical critique, identity, community, political action, and the tension between essentialism and social construction.
- Q: Can 'Bodies and Pleasures' help in understanding contemporary sexual politics? A: Yes, the book offers insights into contemporary sexual politics by challenging imposed identities and encouraging a personal exploration of sexuality.