Queer Theory

Explores how pleasure and joy can become central to social justice work, advocating for liberation politics based on body wisdom and collective delight.

Explores how to practice feminism in daily life, analyzing the joys and struggles of being a feminist, and introduces the concept of a feminist survival kit.

Contemporary queen of memoir-theory fusion Maggie Nelson turns her lens on identity, desire, and family. This instant classic recounts Nelson's relationship with her partner, artist Harry Dodge. Through intimate documentation of family life and pregnancy, Nelson presents a complex portrait of modern queer motherhood with blurred boundaries.

A foundational text of the transgender rights movement, exploring the oppressive nature of gender binaries and advocating for the liberation of all gender expressions.

A groundbreaking work in transgender theory that challenges the binary gender system, explores gender fluidity and performativity, and provides theoretical foundations for non-binary gender identity.

A classic work of postmodern feminism that introduces gender performativity theory, completely overturning traditional binary gender concepts.

A foundational work of intersectional feminist theory. Through fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde explores the intersectional oppression of race, gender, class, and sexuality, creating a revolutionary theoretical framework for understanding multiple identities.