In Sexuality, Power, and Politics, acclaimed academic writer Yang Burzhome delivers a masterful and accessible exploration of the forces that shape our most intimate lives. This is not just a book about sex; it’s a critical investigation into how power, ideology, and culture construct our understanding of desire, gender, and identity.
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In Sexuality, Power, and Politics, acclaimed academic writer Yang Burzhome delivers a masterful and accessible exploration of the forces that shape our most intimate lives. This is not just a book about sex; it’s a critical investigation into how power, ideology, and culture construct our understanding of desire, gender, and identity.
Key Themes and Topics Explored:
Social Construction of Sexuality: Challenge the myth of “natural” sex and discover how sexuality is historically and culturally produced.
Foucault & Biopower: Understand Michel Foucault’s groundbreaking theories on how states and institutions regulate bodies and populations.
Intersectional Feminism & Black Feminism: Analyze how gender, race, class, and sexuality intertwine to create unique experiences of oppression and privilege.
Queer Theory & LGBTQ+ Studies: Delve into the deconstruction of binary thinking and the celebration of fluid identities.
Anthropology of Sex & Gender: Travel across cultures and history, from the Two-Spirit traditions of Indigenous North America to the Hijra of South Asia, to see the vast spectrum of human gender and sexual expression.
Gender Studies & Feminist Theory: Explore the evolution of feminist thought and its critique of patriarchal power structures.
Intimate Citizenship & Chosen Family: Learn about the modern struggle for the right to define one’s own relationships, families, and intimate life beyond heteronormative models.
The History of Sexuality: Trace the invention of sexual categories from the ancient world to the modern “homosexual.”
Politics of the Body & Bodily Autonomy: Examine the ongoing battles over reproduction, consent, and who controls our physical selves.
Social Theory & Cultural Studies: Gain a sophisticated understanding of how language, ideology, and media shape our realities.
📚 Why This Book is Essential Reading:
Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in gender studies, sociology, political science, or cultural anthropology, this book serves as both a comprehensive introduction and a advanced critical analysis. It connects classic social theory from thinkers like Foucault, Audre Lorde, and the Combahee River Collective with urgent contemporary issues, including:
The rise of anti-gender movements and trans-exclusionary radical feminism (TERF)
The impact of digital technology and app-dating on modern intimacy
The legacy of the AIDS crisis as a crucible of power and resistance
The global fight for LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive justice