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Still much to be achieved: Intersecting regimes of oppression, social critique, and 'thick' justice for lesbian and gay people.

Authors :
Stormhøj, Christel
Source :
Sexualities. Oct-Dec2019, Vol. 22 Issue 7/8, p1309-1324. 16p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Tying together theories of democratic justice and intersectionality, and presenting a contextual and updated theorization of the social-sexual organization, this article discusses the scope of justice offered to lesbians and gays in Denmark. Analyzing relations of recognition and representation in educational settings and asylum policy, it shows the obstacles to and/or opportunities for justice, including the different effects of intersections of heterosexism, sexism and racism on the agency of various groups of lesbians and gays. Considering justice as a process, the article argues that lesbians and gay movements' democratic pursuit of justice both push existing boundaries of justice and feed on them. And, it indicates conditions for transformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13634607
Volume :
22
Issue :
7/8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sexualities
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138482322
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1363460718790873