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One of the twentieth century's most controversial sexologists--or
"fuckologists," to use his own memorable term--John Money was
considered a trailblazing scientist and sexual libertarian by some,
but damned by others as a fraud and a pervert. Money invented the
concept of gender in the 1950s, yet fought its uptake by feminists.
He backed surgical treatments for transsexuality, but argued that
gender roles were set by reproductive capacity. He shaped the
treatment of intersex, advocating experimental sex changes for
children with ambiguous genitalia. He pioneered drug therapy for
sex offenders, yet took an ambivalent stance towards pedophilia. In
his most publicized case study, Money oversaw the reassignment of
David Reimer as female following a circumcision accident in
infancy. Heralded by many as proof that gender is pliable, the case
was later discredited when Reimer revealed that he had lived as a
male since his early teens.
Queer Theory is one of the most contested and intellectually complex movements in contemporary sexual politics. Where did it come from, and what does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? If you have ever wanted to be a leather daddy, been puzzled by performativity, tried to measure bisexuality, or wondered whether Diana, Princess of Wales could be a gay icon, Queer Theory is required reading. This vibrant anthology of groundbreaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies or gender activism. The fifteen articles - including two specially commissioned contributions, as well as an engaging introduction - map, contextualise, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Helpful critical summaries that link the selections, and suggestions for further reading, make this volume perfect for anyone approaching queer theory for the first time.
One of the twentieth century's most controversial sexologists--or
"fuckologists," to use his own memorable term--John Money was
considered a trailblazing scientist and sexual libertarian by some,
but damned by others as a fraud and a pervert. Money invented the
concept of gender in the 1950s, yet fought its uptake by feminists.
He backed surgical treatments for transsexuality, but argued that
gender roles were set by reproductive capacity. He shaped the
treatment of intersex, advocating experimental sex changes for
children with ambiguous genitalia. He pioneered drug therapy for
sex offenders, yet took an ambivalent stance towards pedophilia. In
his most publicized case study, Money oversaw the reassignment of
David Reimer as female following a circumcision accident in
infancy. Heralded by many as proof that gender is pliable, the case
was later discredited when Reimer revealed that he had lived as a
male since his early teens.
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