Queerteorie
Queerteorie is an academic field that emerged in the early 1990s, building upon feminist theory, post-structuralism, and gay and lesbian studies. It critically examines how social norms and institutions construct and maintain categories of gender and sexuality. Rather than focusing on specific identities like "gay" or "lesbian," queerteorie often questions the very concept of fixed identity categories, arguing they are social constructs rather than inherent truths.
Key to queerteorie is the concept of "queering," which involves challenging and destabilizing presumed norms, particularly
Queerteorie is not a unified doctrine but a diverse and evolving area of study with various scholars