Countersexual Manifesto

The Countersexual Manifesto is a trans theory, performative literary text, and call to action that challenges the constraints on what can be done with and to the body. It proposes a countersexual revolution that recognizes genitalia as technological objects and offers step-by-step illustrated instructions for dismantling the heterocentric social contract. Preciado calls for a world of sexual plasticity and fabrication, bio-printers, and "dildonics" and invokes countersexuality's roots in the history of sex toys, pornography, and drag to rupture the supposedly biological foundations of the heterocentric regime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2018
Publisher: Columbia University Press

Countersexual Manifesto is a groundbreaking and thought-provoking work that delves into the realm of trans theory, literary performance, and a relentless call to action. Written by Paul B. Preciado, this audacious text challenges the boundaries of what can be done with and to the body, presenting a provocative challenge to even the most radical claims regarding gender, sexuality, and desire.

Preciado begins by proposing mock constitutional principles for a countersexual revolution, which seeks to recognize genitalia as technological objects. He then offers detailed and illustrated instructions for dismantling the heterocentric social contract, advocating for a world where sexual emancipation takes center stage. Preciado criticizes theorists such as Derrida, Foucault, Butler, and Haraway for not going far enough in their deconstruction of normative identities and behaviors. He asserts that the dildo, rather than nature, holds the key to understanding the history of sexuality, forming the basis of his demand for new practices of sexual liberation.

Preciado envisions a world of sexual plasticity and fabrication, where bio-printers and "dildonics" become commonplace. He draws upon the roots of countersexuality in sex toys, pornography, and drag to rupture the supposedly biological foundations of the heterocentric regime. His claims may seem extreme, but they are supported by meticulous readings of philosophy, theory, and popular culture.

The Countersexual Manifesto is now available in English translation, marking its twentieth anniversary. In a new introduction, Preciado reflects on the enduring relevance of the manifesto and its potential to disrupt feminism, queer theory, and our societal norms regarding sex. This hyperbolic yet deadly serious defiance of everything we have been told about sex will undoubtedly scandalize us all.

In conclusion, Countersexual Manifesto is a groundbreaking and essential work that challenges our preconceived notions of gender, sexuality, and desire. Through its rigorous analysis and bold propositions, Preciado offers a vision for a more liberated and inclusive world. This manifesto will continue to inspire and provoke thought for years to come.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 141 x 215 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231175630