Racialized Politics of Desire in Personal Ads |
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| Editor:
| Lester, Neal A.
Goggin, Maureen Daly |
| Contribution by:
| Harris, Trudier
Richard, Thelma
Riedell, Karyn
Ross, James F.
Stallings, L. H.
Webb, Patricia
Wilson, Charles |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7391-2207-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $119.00 |
Book Description:
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The essays in Racialized Politics of Desire in Personal Ads explore complex intersections among the social categories of race, gender and sexuality within personal ads, revealing a dynamic tapestry of power relations and hierarchies. The ephemeral nature of personal ads, their anonymity, the space limitations, and the linguistic encoding characteristic of the genre make it an interesting and important opportunity to witness the performative nature of identity politics.
The essays in Racialized Politics of Desire in Personal Ads explore complex intersections among the social categories of race, gender and sexuality within personal ads, revealing a dynamic tapestry of power relations and hierarchies. The ephemeral nature of personal ads, their anonymity, the space limitations, and the linguistic encoding characteristic of the genre make it an interesting and important opportunity to witness the performative nature of identity politics.