The Spectre of Promiscuity

Gay Male and Bisexual Non-monogamies and Polyamories
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-7546-4906-9
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 496 g

Wide-ranging research suggests that partners in gay male and bisexual relationships do not necessarily expect monogamy, or see it as an important issue. Although the frequency of gay male and bisexual non-monogamous partnerships tends to be widely acknowledged in social science literature, these relationships have rarely been explored in more detail. By providing rich empirical data, thoughtful analysis and theoretical debate, this book makes a significant contribution to the sociological literature on sexual and intimate relationships. More specifically it explores the diversity of gay male and bisexual relationship practices in the context of heteronormative citizenship and intra-social movement conflict, and highlights the complexity of power relations that circumscribe queer people's relationships and sexual lives. Written in an accessible and engaging manner, The Spectre of Promiscuity provides important insights for further studies on sexual culture, discourse, citizenship, politics and ethics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Klesse, Christian

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents: Introduction: beyond the myth of equality and democracy; The state of the law: heteronormative citizenship and sexual counterpublics; Researching non-monogamies: stories on positionality, intersubjectivity and power; Sex and assimilation: gay male non-monogamies and the question of equality; Gender troubles: bisexuality and non-monogamy; Polyamory: different kinds of love stories; Negotiating non-monogamy: difference, power and intimacy; Between resistance and normalisation: non-monogamy, sexual politics and ethics; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Christian Klesse is Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. His research interests fall in the areas of sexuality, gender, race/ethnicity, social movement politics, power, social identities, body modification, research methodology, and social theory.