| Description |
viii, 208 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : beyond the myth equality and democracy -- The state of the law : heteronormative citizenship and sexual counterpublics -- Researching non-monogamies : stories on positionality, intersubjectivity, and power -- Sex and assimilation : gay male non-monogamies and the question of equality -- Gender troubles : bisexuality and non-monogamy -- Polyamory : different kinds of love stories -- Negotiating non-monogamy : difference, power, and intimacy -- Between resistance and normalisation : non-monogamy, sexual politics, and ethics |
| Summary |
"Wide-ranging research suggests that partners in gay male and bisexual relationships do not necessarily expect monogamy, or see it as an important issue. Although the frequency of gay male and bisexual non-monogamous partnerships tends to be widely acknowledged in social science literature, these relationships hove rarely been explored in more detail. By providing empirical data, analysis and theoretical debate, this book makes a contribution to the sociological literature on sexual and intimate relationships. More specifically it explores the diversity of gay male and bisexual relationship practices in the context of heteronormative citizenship and intra-social movement conflict, and highlights the complexity of power relations that circumscribe queer people's relationships and sexual lives. The Spectre of Promiscuity provides insights for further studies on sexual culture, discourse, citizenship, politics and ethics."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Gay men -- Sexual behavior.
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Non-monogamous relationships.
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| LC no. |
2007023735 |
| ISBN |
9780754649069 |
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