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Intimate Readings of Compulsory Sexuality Abnormativities

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In her book, Intimate Readings of Compulsory Sexuality Abnormativities, Gayle Salamon explores the complex and often contradictory ways in which compulsory heterosexuality and other forms of sexual normativity are enforced and resisted.

Asexual Erotics: Intimate Readings of Compulsory Sexuality (Abnormativities: Queer/Gender/Embodiment)

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Drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical sources, Salamon argues that compulsory sexuality is not simply a matter of individual prejudice or discrimination, but rather a deeply embedded social structure that shapes our understanding of sexuality and our relationships with others.

Salamon begins by examining the ways in which compulsory heterosexuality is enforced through a variety of social institutions, including the family, the school, and the media. She shows how these institutions work to promote heterosexuality as the only normal and acceptable form of sexual expression, while marginalizing and pathologizing other forms of sexuality.

Salamon then explores the ways in which individuals resist compulsory heterosexuality. She draws on the work of queer theorists to argue that resistance can take a variety of forms, including coming out, forming same-sex relationships, and engaging in political activism. Salamon also shows how resistance can be expressed through more subtle forms of everyday life, such as the way we dress, speak, and interact with others.

Salamon's book is a valuable contribution to the growing body of scholarship on compulsory sexuality. It provides a nuanced and inclusive understanding of sexuality that challenges the dominant norms and allows for a greater range of sexual expression.

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Intimate Readings of Compulsory Sexuality Abnormativities is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of sexuality. It is a groundbreaking work that challenges the dominant understanding of sexuality and provides a more nuanced and inclusive perspective. Salamon's book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and activists alike.

Asexual Erotics: Intimate Readings of Compulsory Sexuality (Abnormativities: Queer/Gender/Embodiment)

by Ela Przybylo

4.5 out of 5