Teresa De Lauretis Libri

"Technologies of Gender builds a bridge between the fashionable orthodoxies of academic theory (Lacan, Foucault, Derrida, et al.) and the frequently-marginalized contributions of feminist theory.... In sum, de Lauretis has written a book that should be required reading for every feminist in need of theoretical ammunition—and for every theorist in need of feminist enlightenment." —B. Ruby Rich "... sets philosophical ideas humming.... she has much to say." —Cineaste "I can think of no other work that pushes the debate on the female subject forward with such passion and intellectual rigor." —SubStance This book addresses the question of gender in poststructuralist theoretical discourse, postmodern fiction, and women's cinema. It examines the construction of gender both as representation and as self-representation in relation to several kinds of texts and argues that feminism is producing a radical rewriting, as well as a rereading, of the dominant forms of Western culture.

This anthology brings together forty-two influential essays, many regarded as classics, providing a vital overview of contemporary lesbian and gay studies. It showcases the breadth and depth of current scholarship, featuring contributions from esteemed scholars such as Judith Butler, John D'Emilio, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick. The essays delve into diverse sexual, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic experiences, reflecting a wide range of disciplines including history, literature, cultural studies, and sociology. The collection addresses significant themes such as gender roles, feminist theory, AIDS, and the politics of representation, while also exploring figures and topics like Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, and the hijras of India. It highlights the cultural construction of gender and sexuality, examining the impact of societal norms on individual identities and experiences. Additionally, the anthology includes an extensive bibliographical essay, serving as a valuable resource for further exploration in the field. The contributions reflect the most important English-language work in lesbian and gay studies, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of sexual identity and cultural expression.

This work builds a substantial bridge between Freudian psychoanalysis and radical feminist thought, particularly regarding lesbianism. It presents a complex argument vital to both psychoanalytic endeavors and feminist theory, stimulating a reconsideration of 'perversion' and the construction of sexual fantasy. By illuminating the distinctive fantasies that shape lesbian desire, it enhances our understanding of all sexuality. Teresa de Lauretis intertwines critical histories of psychoanalytic theories of female homosexuality, examines how lesbians are marginalized in popular culture, especially film, and speculates on the dynamics of lesbian desire. This important contribution not only enriches lesbian and gay studies but also advances psychoanalytic theory and film criticism, offering a unique perspective on pressing issues in these fields. De Lauretis's influential theory is highly regarded by scholars focused on sapphic studies. Through an eccentric reading of Freud, informed by Laplanche and Lacanian and feminist revisions, she delineates a model of "perverse" desire and a theory of lesbian sexuality. The work discusses classic psychoanalytic narratives of female homosexuality, contemporary feminist writings on female sexuality, and how original fantasies evolve into cultural myths or public fantasies.

"This wonderful book does nothing less than to create the next stage of feminist thought." ―Catharine R. Stimpson"De Lauretis provides a way of thinking about feminism that accepts rather than tries to resolve differences, that refuses fixed definitional categories and insists instead on the contradictory and changing meaning of gendered identities." ―The Women's Review of Books"This is not a new collection but it is still one of the best." ―Exceptional Human ExperienceThe essays in this collection represent very recent developments in feminist research and writing in the areas of history, scientific discourse, literary criticism, and cultural theory.The contributors Teresa de Lauretis, Linda Gordon, Carroll Smith-Rosenberg, Ruth Bleier, Evelyn Fox Keller, Jessica Benjamin, Nancy K. Miller, Tania Modleski, Sondra O'Neale, Sheila Radford-Hill, Cherrie Moraga, Biddy Martin, Chandra Talpade Mohanty, and Mary Russo.

Dieser Sammelband initiiert einen Dialog zwischen Psychoanalyse und queeren Theorien im deutschsprachigen Raum, um heteronormative Paradigmen innerhalb der Psychoanalyse zu dekonstruieren und Impulse für die Integration psychoanalytischer Ansätze in queeren Theorien zu liefern. Das 2017 im Zaglossus Verlag erschienene Fachbuch hat sich als Standardwerk etabliert und wird nun in einer überarbeiteten Auflage in der edition assemblage veröffentlicht. Die Psychoanalyse ist eine bedeutende Behandlungsmethode im psychotherapeutischen Bereich und spielt eine einflussreiche Rolle in den kultur- und geisteswissenschaftlichen Diskursen. Kritische Auseinandersetzungen, insbesondere aus feministischen und queeren Perspektiven, werden von der Psychoanalyse oft nicht aufgegriffen, und es fehlt an Bewusstsein für die patriarchalen und heteronormativen Diskurse, die in ihr wirken. Daher wird die Psychoanalyse in aktuellen Debatten zu Geschlechtsidentitäten und sexuellen Orientierungen häufig nicht als geeigneter theoretischer Zugang wahrgenommen. Dieser Sammelband zielt darauf ab, diese Lücke zu schließen und einen fruchtbaren Austausch zwischen den Disziplinen zu fördern. Beiträge stammen von namhaften Autor*innen wie Teresa de Lauretis, Jack Drescher, Lee Edelman und vielen weiteren.

Inhalt: Vorwort, Einleitung, Teil I: Psychoanalyse und lesbische Sexualität, Teil II: Urphantasien und Szenarien des Begehrens, Teil III: Für eine Theorie lesbischer Sexualität, Anhang, Literaturverzeichnis, Filmographie, Bisher ins Deutsche übersetzte Texte von Teresa de Lauretis, Personenregister.