Epistemology Of The Closet by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
This influential work explores the complex interplay between sexuality, knowledge, and power, challenging traditional binaries of gay and straight identities. It delves into the ways in which Western culture has historically constructed and understood sexual orientation, examining the implications of these constructions on literature, politics, and society. By analyzing key texts and cultural phenomena, the book reveals how the "closet" functions as a metaphor for the hidden and unspoken aspects of identity, urging readers to reconsider the assumptions that underpin discussions of sexuality and identity.
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- 1990
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- 244-272
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