1. Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg
Homosexuals were, along with communists, the objects of federal witch hunts and purges. ... I theorize that these systems of power can be further broken down into at least three subcategories: commodity lesbianism, erotic identity, and the notion of a homosexual body. ... Images suggesting homosexuality have appeared fairly extensively in mainstream fashion advertising for brands such as Calvin Klein, Benetton, and banana republic. ... The final subcategory of the systems of power that Jess has drawn upon is the notion of a homosexual body. The very notion of a homosexuality only exposes th...
- Word Count: 1653
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate