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Feminist theorizing as 'transposed autobiography'.

Renée C Hoogland1

  • 1Radboud University, Cultural Sexual Studies/American Studies, PO Box 9104, Nijmegen, NL 6500, The Netherlands. renee.c.hoogland@planet.nl

Journal of Lesbian Studies
|September 7, 2007
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This study examines the decline of lesbian desire in academic writing, particularly within Lesbian Studies. It identifies key factors contributing to this marginalization in contemporary feminist and queer theory.

Area of Science:

  • Gender Studies
  • Literary Criticism
  • Queer Theory

Background:

  • Academic writing often involves personal investments, especially in specialized fields like Lesbian Studies.
  • The historical development of lesbian and straight feminist debates has shaped theoretical landscapes.
  • Current feminist and queer theorizing show a relative absence of lesbian perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reasons behind the marginalization of lesbian desire in contemporary academic discourse.
  • To analyze the 'transposed autobiography' as a critical lens in understanding personal investments in academic writing.
  • To identify the key 'moments' that led to the casting aside of lesbian desire in theory.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis drawing on Elizabeth Bowen's phrase 'transposed autobiography'.

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  • Historical overview of lesbian/straight feminist debates.
  • Critical examination of contemporary feminist and queer theorizing.

    • Main Results:

    • The subsidence of lesbian/straight feminist debates has contributed to the neglect of lesbian desire.
    • The increasing prevalence of 'race' and ethnicity in critical theorizing has shifted focus.
    • The emergence of post-theoretical trends has further sidelined lesbian perspectives.

    Conclusions:

    • The marginalization of lesbian desire is a complex issue influenced by shifts in feminist and queer theory.
    • Understanding personal investments in academic writing is crucial for revitalizing scholarship in Lesbian Studies.
    • Further research is needed to re-center lesbian perspectives in ongoing theoretical discussions.