Marxism vs queer theory: fighting for sexual liberation
11:45am Sun 31 Marmelbourne
About this session
Human sexuality is a challenge to understand in a society where it is so profoundly shaped by oppression and social expectation. Queer theory and Marxism offer competing insights. One concerns itself with explaining why sexuality is expressed the way it is, and how it could be different, while the other proposes an integrated theory of human liberation. This session will make a case for a revolutionary Marxist understanding of how sexual liberation can be won.
Recommended Reading
Queer theory and politicsby Colin Wilsonin International Socialism
Chapter 6 from Sexuality and Socialismby Sherry Wolf
In perspective: Judith Butlerin International Socialism
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