Problem of the Negro as a Problem for Gender

The Problem of the Negro as a Problem for Gender explores the intersection of blackness and nonnormative gender, offering a meditation on black feminism and gender nonnormativity through the paraontological, between, and figure of the "X." It is a series of breakthrough digital works that draw on scholarly work initiated in blogs, social media, conference plenaries, journal articles, and academic exchange.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 15 December 2020
\n Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
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A multifaceted exploration of the intricate intersections between blackness and nonnormative gender, as well as a profound understanding of the formation of subjectivities, is presented in the following text. It delves into the profound implications of blackness as a problematizing factor, not only for gender but also for society as a whole. Through the lens of parontology, the between, and the figure of the "X," Marquis Bey offers a meditation on black feminism and gender nonnormativity. Drawing upon the theories of Nahum Chandler, The Problem of the Negro as a Problem for Gender explores the problematizing effects of blackness and its relationship to gender. By employing the paraontological, the between, and the figure of the "X," Bey presents a thought-provoking exploration of blackness as a radical alternative, one that is inherently trans/gendered.

Forerunners, a series of groundbreaking digital works, serves as a testament to the ongoing thought process within academia. Written between the initial sparks of ideas and the finalization of books, Forerunners harnesses the insights and discussions initiated in various scholarly outlets, including notable blogs, social media, conference plenaries, journal articles, and the vibrant exchange of ideas within academic communities. This form of gray literature publishing represents a space where intense thinking, transformative change, and speculative exploration take place within the realm of scholarship.

In conclusion, the text presented here offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex interplay between blackness, nonnormative gender, and the formation of subjectivities. Through the lens of parontology, the between, and the figure of the "X," Marquis Bey presents a thought-provoking meditation on black feminism and gender nonnormativity. Forerunners serves as a testament to the ongoing intellectual journey within academia, where intense thinking, transformative change, and speculative exploration take place within the realm of scholarship.

\n Weight: 90g\n
Dimension: 126 x 178 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781517911959\n \n