Queer Kinship: Race, Sex, Belonging, Form

The contributors to Queer Kinship argue that kinship is a source of violence and possibility in a contemporary moment marked by neoliberalism, fascism, xenophobia, and homo- and cis-nationalism. They challenge dominant theories of kinship that ignore the impacts of chattel slavery, settler colonialism, and racialized nationalism on the bonds of Black and Indigenous people and people of color. They examine the "blood tie" as the legal marker of kin relations, the everyday experiences and memories of trans mothers and daughters in Istanbul, the outsourcing of reproductive labor in postcolonial India, kinship as a model of governance beyond the liberal state, and the intergenerational effects of the adoption of Indigenous children as a technology of settler colonialism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2022
Publisher: Duke University Press

Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explore the intersections of queer theory and kinship theory. Edited by Aqdas Aftab and Leah Claire Allen, the volume brings together a diverse range of scholars from various disciplines to examine the diverse and complex ways in which queer kinship shapes our understanding of gender, sexuality, and social relationships. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explore the intersections of queer theory and kinship theory. Edited by Aqdas Aftab and Leah Claire Allen, the volume brings together a diverse range of scholars from various disciplines to examine the diverse and complex ways in which queer kinship shapes our understanding of gender, sexuality, and social relationships. The contributors assert the importance of queer kinship to queer and trans theory and to kinship theory in a contemporary moment marked by the rising tides of neoliberalism, fascism, xenophobia, and homo- and cis-nationalism. They approach kinship as both a horizon and a source of violence and possibility, challenging dominant theories of kinship that ignore the devastating impacts of chattel slavery, settler colonialism, and racialized nationalism on the bonds of Black and Indigenous people and people of color. Among other topics, the contributors examine the "blood tie" as the legal marker of kin relations, the everyday experiences and memories of trans mothers and daughters in Istanbul, the outsourcing of reproductive labor in postcolonial India, kinship as a model of governance beyond the liberal state, and the intergenerational effects of the adoption of Indigenous children as a technology of settler colonialism. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader pushes the methodological and theoretical underpinnings of queer theory forward while opening up new paths for studying kinship. The contributors include Aqdas Aftab, Leah Claire Allen, Teagan Bradway, Juliana Demartini Brito, Judith Butler, Dilara Çalışkan, Christopher Chamberlin, Aobo Dong, Brigitte Fielder, Elizabeth Freeman, John S. Garrison, Nat Hurley, Joseph M. Pierce, Mark Rifkin, Poulomi Saha, Kath Weston, and many others. Their diverse perspectives and expertise contribute to a rich and nuanced understanding of queer kinship and its impact on our world. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersections of queer theory and kinship theory. It offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of the field, providing valuable insights into the ways in which queer kinship can be used to challenge and transform dominant social and political structures.
Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explore the intersections of queer theory and kinship theory. Edited by Aqdas Aftab and Leah Claire Allen, the volume brings together a diverse range of scholars from various disciplines to examine the diverse and complex ways in which queer kinship shapes our understanding of gender, sexuality, and social relationships. The contributors assert the importance of queer kinship to queer and trans theory and to kinship theory in a contemporary moment marked by the rising tides of neoliberalism, fascism, xenophobia, and homo- and cis-nationalism. They approach kinship as both a horizon and a source of violence and possibility, challenging dominant theories of kinship that ignore the devastating impacts of chattel slavery, settler colonialism, and racialized nationalism on the bonds of Black and Indigenous people and people of color. Among other topics, the contributors examine the "blood tie" as the legal marker of kin relations, the everyday experiences and memories of trans mothers and daughters in Istanbul, the outsourcing of reproductive labor in postcolonial India, kinship as a model of governance beyond the liberal state, and the intergenerational effects of the adoption of Indigenous children as a technology of settler colonialism. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader pushes the methodological and theoretical underpinnings of queer theory forward while opening up new paths for studying kinship. The contributors include Aqdas Aftab, Leah Claire Allen, Teagan Bradway, Juliana Demartini Brito, Judith Butler, Dilara Çalışkan, Christopher Chamberlin, Aobo Dong, Brigitte Fielder, Elizabeth Freeman, John S. Garrison, Nat Hurley, Joseph M. Pierce, Mark Rifkin, Poulomi Saha, Kath Weston, and many others. Their diverse perspectives and expertise contribute to a rich and nuanced understanding of queer kinship and its impact on our world. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersections of queer theory and kinship theory. It offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of the field, providing valuable insights into the ways in which queer kinship can be used to challenge and transform dominant social and political structures.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478016021