Critical Perspectives on 21st Century Friendship: Polyamory, Polygamy, and Platonic Affinity

This anthology explores diverse contributions situated in a transnational context, taking friendship seriously as a subject of feminist and legal study. It examines polyamory, polygamy, and Platonic affinities, considering the sexual and non-sexual ties of affect and affinity that link contemporary friendships across cultures. It highlights commonalities and challenges forms of government and legal regulation that prohibit or fail to recognize consensual interdependence in diverse forms of human friendship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2019
Publisher: Demeter Press

This captivating anthology delves into the intricate tapestry of friendship, embracing an international and cross-cultural perspective. By curating a diverse collection of essays situated within a transnational context, it explores the profound significance of friendship as a subject of feminist and legal inquiry. With a keen focus on polyamory, polygamy, and Platonic affinities, these interdisciplinary contributions delve into the intricate web of sexual and non-sexual ties that connect a wide array of contemporary friendships across cultures. This groundbreaking book uncovers shared experiences of affinity while simultaneously navigating the complexities arising from the interplay between social, national, legal, and cultural frameworks that shape these relationships. It challenges the existing forms of government and legal regulation that either prohibit or fail to acknowledge the consensual interdependence that binds diverse forms of human friendship. Through its insightful analysis, this anthology offers valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of friendship and its transformative power in shaping our lives.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781772582079