Queer Kinship: Race, Sex, Belonging, Form

The contributors to Queer Kinship argue that kinship is both a horizon and 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 devastating 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: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 07 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 complex and multifaceted nature of queer kinship. The contributors argue that queer kinship is not only a horizon but also a source of violence and possibility in a contemporary moment marked by the rising tides of neoliberalism, fascism, xenophobia, and homo- and cis-nationalism. They challenge 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 is a timely and important contribution to the field of queer theory and kinship theory. It offers a critical and nuanced analysis of the ways in which queer kinship shapes our understanding of identity, sexuality, and power. By challenging dominant theories of kinship, the volume opens up new possibilities for queer and trans people to claim their rights and assert their identities. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is essential reading for scholars, students, and activists interested in queer theory, kinship theory, and social justice.
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 complex and multifaceted nature of queer kinship. The contributors argue that queer kinship is not only a horizon but also a source of violence and possibility in a contemporary moment marked by the rising tides of neoliberalism, fascism, xenophobia, and homo- and cis-nationalism. They challenge 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 is a timely and important contribution to the field of queer theory and kinship theory. It offers a critical and nuanced analysis of the ways in which queer kinship shapes our understanding of identity, sexuality, and power. By challenging dominant theories of kinship, the volume opens up new possibilities for queer and trans people to claim their rights and assert their identities. Queer Kinship: A Critical Reader is essential reading for scholars, students, and activists interested in queer theory, kinship theory, and social justice.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478018650