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Disidentifications: Queers of Color And The Performance of Politics (Volume 2) (Cultural Studies of the Americas),New
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There is more to identity than identifying with ones culture or standing solidly against it. Jos Esteban Muoz looks at how those outside the racial and sexual mainstream negotiate majority culturenot by aligning themselves with or against exclusionary works but rather by transforming these works for their own cultural purposes. Muoz calls this process disidentification, and through a study of its workings, he develops a new perspective on minority performance, survival, and activism.Disidentifications is also something of a performance in its own right, an attempt to fashion a queer world by working on, with, and against dominant ideology. By examining the process of identification in the work of filmmakers, performance artists, ethnographers, Cuban choteo, forms of gay male mass culture (such as pornography), museums, art photography, camp and drag, and television, Muoz persistently points to the intersecting and shortcircuiting of identities and desires that result from misalignments with the cultural and ideological mainstream in contemporary urban America.Muoz calls attention to the worldmaking properties found in performances by queers of colorin Carmelita Tropicanas Camp/Choteo style politics, Marga Gomezs performances of queer childhood, Vaginal Creme Daviss Terrorist Drag, Isaac Juliens critical melancholia, JeanMichel Basquiats disidentification with Andy Warhol and pop art, Felix GonzalezTorress performances of disidentity, and the political performance of Pedro Zamora, a person with AIDS, within the otherwise artificial environment of the MTV serialThe Real World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Disidentifications: Queers of Color And The Performance of Politics'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the concept of 'disidentification,' which José Esteban Muñoz explores as a way for marginalized individuals, particularly those outside the racial and sexual mainstream, to negotiate and transform majority culture for their own cultural purposes.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what are his qualifications? A: The author, José Esteban Muñoz, was a prominent scholar in cultural studies, known for his work on queer theory and performance studies, and is recognized for his insights into the intersections of race, sexuality, and politics.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Disidentifications' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 248 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and concepts.
- Q: When was 'Disidentifications' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 1999.
- Q: What kind of performance art does Muñoz discuss in the book? A: Muñoz discusses various forms of performance art, including works by filmmakers, drag artists, and performance artists, highlighting their contributions to identity and cultural transformation.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is primarily aimed at scholars, students, and readers interested in cultural studies, queer theory, and performance art, but it can also appeal to anyone interested in identity politics.
- Q: What is the significance of 'disidentification' as described in the book? A: Disidentification is significant as it offers a framework for understanding how marginalized individuals can engage with and reshape dominant cultural narratives, rather than simply resisting them.
- Q: Are there any notable examples discussed in the book? A: Yes, Muñoz discusses the performances of various artists, including Carmelita Tropicana and Félix González-Torres, highlighting their innovative approaches to identity and cultural critique.
- Q: Does the book include theoretical frameworks or methodologies? A: Yes, the book incorporates theoretical frameworks from cultural studies and performance theory, providing readers with analytical tools to understand the complexities of identity in contemporary urban America.