1. "Uses of the Erotic" for Teaching Queer Studies.
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Young, Nikki
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QUEER theory , *SENSUALITY , *DECONSTRUCTION , *STUDENT attitudes , *SELF-perception -- Social aspects , *IMAGINATION , *POWER (Social sciences) , *EDUCATION ,SOCIAL aspects - Abstract
The article discusses utilizing the themes from the essay "Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power," by Audre Lorde for teaching queer theory in the author's queer studies courses. Particular focus is given to expanding the definition of sensuality through deconstructing and subverting its traditional meaning. An overview of the queer studies students, including the author's role in challenging their self-perception and in helping them use their imagination so as to transform their conception of power, is provided.
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- 2012
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