Full Description
Drawing on the incredible wealth of diversity of languages, cultures and movements in which lesbian feminisms have been articulated, this book confronts the historic devaluation of lesbian-feminist politics within Anglo-American discourse and ignites a transnational and transgenerational discussion regarding the relevance of lesbian feminisms in today's world, a discussion that challenges the view of lesbian feminism as static and essentialist.
Through careful consideration of contemporary debates, these writers, theorists, academics and activists consider the wider place of lesbian feminisms within queer theory, post-colonial feminism, and the movement for LGBT rights. It considers how lesbian feminisms can contribute to discussions on intersectionality, engage with trans activism and the need for trans-inclusion, to ultimately show how lesbian feminisms can offer a transformative approach to today's sexual and gender politics.
Contents
Introduction: Transnational Ruminations on Lesbian Feminisms
Julie Podmore, Marta Olasik, Eduarda Ferreira, Kath Browne, Niharika Banerjea
1. Sisterhood, Separatism and Sex Wars
Sophie Robinson
2. Is There a New Language in Hesitation?
Rukmini Sen
3. Demythologizing Heterosexuality and Sexual Difference
Jules Falquet
4. The Theological Basis for Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist Positions
Katherine O'Donnell
5. Manoeuvring Feminisms through LGBTQ Movements in India
Ranjita Biswas, Sumita Beethi, and Subhagata Ghosh
6. Speculations on Lesbian Feminism as Erotic Friendship
Karuna Chandrashekar and Shraddha Chatterjee
7. Once Upon a Time I Was a Lesbian, Now I Am Genderqueer and Feline
Shals Mahajan
8. Unqualified, Middle-Aged Lesbian Swerves Abruptly out of Her Lane to Talk about Trans Issues
Rosie Swayne
9. The Butch, the Bitch and the Superwoman
Paramita Banerjee
10. The Place of Lesbians in the Women's Movement
Line Chamberland
11. Of Hating Men, Loving Women and Fighting Back in Our Time
Nitya V, in conversation with Nadika Nadja and Poorva Rajaram
12. Reflections on Historic Lesbian Feminisms in France
Natacha Chetcuti-Osorovitz
13. Looking for the Lesbian
Asha Achuthan
14. Activist Past, Theoretical Future
Vale'rie Simon
15. From Separation to Dialogue/Dangerous Love
Mamatha Karollil
16. Lesbian Feminism
Sara Ahmed
17. An Exploration of Counter-Hegemonic Discourses in an Expanding Queer Archive
Nadine Lake
