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Focusing on the self-perception of homosexuals and societal perceptions, this book offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the formation and sustainability of homosexual identity within a political and cultural landscape. With insights from Jeffrey Weeks in a new preface, it delves into the complexities of identity and the influences that shape it, reflecting on the evolving dynamics of homosexuality since its original publication in 1981.

The fourth edition of this essential text on gender and women's studies offers revised chapters by specialists on key topics like sexuality, race, and social movements. It reflects the evolution from women's studies to gender studies, includes new discussions on violence and the environment, and emphasizes intersectionality, making it a vital resource for students and academics.

This book offers a critical exploration of sexuality, framing it as a significant area of knowledge and political discourse. It aims to reorganize social theory's understanding of sexuality, presenting bold and imaginative insights into ongoing debates. The accessible approach invites readers to engage with complex ideas about sexuality's role in society, making it a valuable resource for those interested in social theory and its implications for understanding human relationships.