Queer Theory - Its Contribution To Our Understanding Of Sexuality And Sexual Identity.
This study investigates "Queer Theory's" contribution to our understanding of sexuality and sexual identity. The essay begins by exploring what exactly Queer Theory is, before elaborating on its contribution to discussions of sexuality and sexual identity. My argument is that Queer Theory, as a set of ideas based on the concept that all identities are unfixed and do not determine who we are, has played a profound and fundamental role in shaping our understanding of sexuality and sexual identity. This lies mainly in the theory's potential to question the very idea of sexual identities. Moreover, Queer Theory challenges us to think in new ways, not just about heterosexuality and homosexuality, but about seemingly fixed notions such as sexuality, gender, and even constructions such as 'man' and 'woman.' 12 pgs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
