Title: Sexuality and democracy : identities and strategies in lesbian and gay politics /
Authors: Rahman, Momin
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Lesbians Identity; Gay men Identity; Lesbians Political activity.; Gay men Political activity.; Homosexuality Political aspects.
Abstract: "Drawing on the example set by feminists, this textbook explores the problems of pursuing lesbian and gay political agendas within the present structure of democracy." "Using an interdisciplinary approach, the author connects the analysis of lesbian and gay identities in sociology and cultural studies with the analysis of democracy in political theory. This paves the way for a consideration of the implications of sociological theories of sexuality for democratic theory and practice."--Jacket.
Contents: Introduction: The unhappy marriage of sexuality and democracy -- 1. Sexuality as identity -- 2. Understanding sexual subjectivity -- 3. Sexual subjectivity in social context -- 4. Que(e?)rying political identity -- 5. Exploring political strategies -- Conclusion: Liberty or equality?