Importance Of Queer Theory

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Introduction
Teresa de Lauretis coined 'queer theory ' in 1991 (Bell). Queer theory is a set of ideas based around the idea that identities are not fixed and do not determine who we are. Intersex is a part of queer theory that is lacking in research however in order to fully understand problems related to binary sex and gender systems, we must acknowledge the difficulty that binary systems create for people who may not fit into these fixed types of categories. Thus, continuing to discuss and research sex and gender in new and inclusive ways will benefit us, both at the macro and the micro levels.
Queer Theory
Queer theory suggests that it is meaningless to talk in general about any group, as identities consist of so many elements that to assume …show more content…

Queer theory cheats, by focusing on cultural texts (rather than real life) where it is easier to find sexual or gender ambiguities. Some have taken this to be an account of real social life. Fans of Judith Butler often ignore real-life oppression and instead support their optimistic worldview by gazing at gender-blending movies and photography. Discrimination at home and at work, for everyday queer people, are forgotten about in this approach. Butler 's argument that gender exists at the level of discourse ignores its significance as 'an institutionalised social practice '. It is important to capture real-life statistics of people who don’t fit the “norm” in either traditional gender or sex categories. If we stop identifying people who may not fit the “norms” of the binary, then we mask the structural and individual oppression they will experience. By celebrating difference, queer politics makes the 'gay ' or 'lesbian ' identity to be what some consider too important. Queer theory celebrates pleasure and therefore puts a lot of emphasis on sex. It also puts a lot of emphasis on the visual, as well as a lot of emphasis on the young and trendy ("Queer Theory:

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