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Erotic Resistance
The Struggle for the Soul of San Francisco
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Focusing on the vibrant contributions of queer, trans, and racialized erotic dancers, this book explores San Francisco's nightlife as a site of resistance and empowerment. Through a blend of historical research, interviews, and performance ethnography, it presents a rich queer herstoriography that highlights the intersection of art, activism, and sexuality. The author challenges traditional narratives by centering the voices of strippers as theorists and agents of change, offering a nuanced understanding of their role in the city's evolving cultural landscape amidst the pressures of capitalism.
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Erotic Resistance, Gigi Otalvaro-Hormillosa
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- 2024
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- Title
- Erotic Resistance
- Subtitle
- The Struggle for the Soul of San Francisco
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gigi Otalvaro-Hormillosa
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780520398948
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- Travel
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
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- Focusing on the vibrant contributions of queer, trans, and racialized erotic dancers, this book explores San Francisco's nightlife as a site of resistance and empowerment. Through a blend of historical research, interviews, and performance ethnography, it presents a rich queer herstoriography that highlights the intersection of art, activism, and sexuality. The author challenges traditional narratives by centering the voices of strippers as theorists and agents of change, offering a nuanced understanding of their role in the city's evolving cultural landscape amidst the pressures of capitalism.