Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

8-11-2004

Publisher

Annual Reviews

Source Publication

Annual Review of Sociology

Source ISSN

0360-0572

Abstract

We identify three trends in the recent sociology of sexuality. First, we examine how queer theory has influenced many sociologists whose empirical work observes sexuality in areas generally thought to be asexual. These sociologists also elaborate queer theory's challenge to sexual dichotomizing and trace the workings of power through sexual categories. Second, we look at how sociologists bring sexuality into conversation with the black feminist notion of “intersectionality” by examining the nature and effects of sexuality among multiple and intersecting systems of identity and oppression. A third trend in the sociology of sexuality has been to explore the relationships between sexuality and political economy in light of recent market transformations. In examining these trends, we observe the influence of globalization studies and the contributions of sociologists to understanding the role of sexuality in global processes. We conclude with the contributions sociologists of sexuality make toward understanding other social processes and with the ongoing need to study sexuality itself.

Comments

Accepted version. Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 30 (August 11, 2004): 47-64. DOI. © 2004 Annual Reviews. Used with permission.

Dawne Moon was affiliated with University of California, Berkeley at the time of publication.

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