A Nation by Rights : National Cultures, Sexual Identity Politics, and the Discourse of Rights
Overview
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, especially in times of crisis. It is also evident that identity politics in the future will become increasingly globalized and articulated to rights discourse. Through five diverse case studies, Carl F. Stychin examines how sexuality and sexual orientation intersect with gender, race, ethnicity, and religion in the ongoing formation of national identity, all within an era of increasing economic, political, and cultural globalization.
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- ISBN-13: 9781566396233
- ISBN-10: 1566396239
- Publisher: Temple University Press
- Publish Date: June 1998
- Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.9 inches
- Page Count: 252
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