Queer theory

Queer theory is a field of post-structuralist critical theory^[1]^[2]^[3] that emerged in the early 1990s out of queer studies (formerly often known as gay and lesbian studies) and women's studies.^[4]

The term "queer theory" is broadly associated with the study and theorization of gender and sexual practices that exist outside of heterosexuality, and which challenge the notion that heterosexuality is what is normal.^[5] Following social constructivist developments in sociology, queer theorists are often critical of what they consider essentialist views of sexuality and gender. Instead, they study those concepts as social and cultural phenomena, often through an analysis of the categories, binaries, and language in which they are said to be portrayed.

^ Ranjan, Ritesh (July 2019). "QUEER THEORY: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPLICATION IN ART HISTORICAL READINGS" (PDF). International Journal of Current Innovation Research and Studies. 2 (2). Maryland Heights, Missouri: Elsevier.
^ "Theory". sexualdiversity.org. January 2019. Retrieved 2023-08-25. Queer theory is a field of post-structuralist critical theory that emerged in the early 1990s out of the fields of queer studies and women's studies.
^ "What is Queer Theory?". California State University, Fullerton Library. Retrieved 2023-08-25. Queer theory is a critical theory that examines and critiques society's definitions of gender and sexuality, with the goal of revealing the social and power structures at play in our everyday lives.
^ Chandler, Daniel; Munday, Rod (1 January 2011). "queer theory". A Dictionary of Media and Communication. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-956875-8.
^ Warner, Michael (2011). Fear of a queer planet: queer politics and social theory. Minneapolis, Minnesota: University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 978-0-8166-2334-1. OCLC 934391034.^{[page needed]}

[1] Ranjan, Ritesh (July 2019). "QUEER THEORY: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPLICATION IN ART HISTORICAL READINGS" (PDF). International Journal of Current Innovation Research and Studies. 2 (2). Maryland Heights, Missouri: Elsevier.

[2] "Theory". sexualdiversity.org. January 2019. Retrieved 2023-08-25. Queer theory is a field of post-structuralist critical theory that emerged in the early 1990s out of the fields of queer studies and women's studies.

[3] "What is Queer Theory?". California State University, Fullerton Library. Retrieved 2023-08-25. Queer theory is a critical theory that examines and critiques society's definitions of gender and sexuality, with the goal of revealing the social and power structures at play in our everyday lives.

[4] Chandler, Daniel; Munday, Rod (1 January 2011). "queer theory". A Dictionary of Media and Communication. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-956875-8.

[5] Warner, Michael (2011). Fear of a queer planet: queer politics and social theory. Minneapolis, Minnesota: University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 978-0-8166-2334-1. OCLC 934391034.^{[page needed]}

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