A Nation By Rights: National Cultures, Sexual Identity Politics, and the Discourse of Rights (Queer Politics Queer Theories)
By Carl Stychin.
Description
The dynamics of identity politics frequently have been studied from the perspective of 'outsider' groups, those outside the bounds of the imagined community. But how does this dynamic play out in the construction of the 'national imaginary'? How do nations themselves respond to identity politics, especially the politics of sexuality and sexual orientation? "A Nation by Rights" will help reformulate how we use rights - to what end and through what means.It is clear that same-sex acts and identities have been deployed in the construction of national cultures, esp...
ISBN(s)
1566396247, 9781566396240
