Guy Hocquenghem was an essayist and activist often considered the father of Queer theory. His work delved into the depths of sexuality and social constructs, challenging norms and offering a provocative perspective on homosexual desire. Through his writing, he explored the intersections of personal identity, desire, and political dissent, leaving an indelible mark on the discourse surrounding sexuality and identity.
In Gay Liberation after May '68, first published in France in 1974 and appearing here in English for the first time, Guy Hocquenghem details the rise of the militant gay liberation movement and argues that revolutionary movements must be rethought through ideas of desire and sexuality.
Integrating psychoanalytic and Marxist theory, this book describes the social and psychic dynamics of what has come to be called homophobia and on how the 'homosexual' as social being has come to be constituted in capitalist society.