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Forms of Desire: Sexual Orientation and the Social Constructionist Controversy

Edward R. Stein

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Perhaps the foremost issue in the emerging area of inquiry known as lesbian and gay studies is the social constructionist controversy. Social constructionism is the view that the categories of sexual orientation are cultural constructs rather than naturally universal categories.

Forms of Desire
brings together important essays by social constructionists and their critics, representing several disciplines and approaches to this debate about the history and science of sexuality.

Language: English

Pages: 366

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: April 22, 1992

ISBN: 0415904854

ISBN 13: 9780415904858

Forms of Desire: Sexual Orientation and the Social Constructionist Controversy

Edward R. Stein

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Perhaps the foremost issue in the emerging area of inquiry known as lesbian and gay studies is the social constructionist controversy. Social constructionism is the view that the categories of sexual orientation are cultural constructs rather than naturally universal categories.

Forms of Desire
brings together important essays by social constructionists and their critics, representing several disciplines and approaches to this debate about the history and science of sexuality.

Language: English

Pages: 366

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: April 22, 1992

ISBN: 0415904854

ISBN 13: 9780415904858

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