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Exploring the complexities of identity and societal expectations, this book delves into the intersection of race and sexuality. Through a series of personal narratives and critical essays, it examines how individuals navigate their experiences within a predominantly heteronormative and racially charged landscape. The work challenges stereotypes and highlights the resilience of those who wear "gay masks" while confronting the realities of their true selves. It offers a thought-provoking perspective on authenticity, belonging, and the quest for acceptance.
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Straight Skin, Gay Masks and Pretending to be Gay on Screen, Gilad Padva
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Straight Skin, Gay Masks and Pretending to be Gay on Screen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gilad Padva
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9781032336220
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, Political Science & Politics, LGBTQ+, Filmthema, Film
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of identity and societal expectations, this book delves into the intersection of race and sexuality. Through a series of personal narratives and critical essays, it examines how individuals navigate their experiences within a predominantly heteronormative and racially charged landscape. The work challenges stereotypes and highlights the resilience of those who wear "gay masks" while confronting the realities of their true selves. It offers a thought-provoking perspective on authenticity, belonging, and the quest for acceptance.