Queer Theory Now: From Foundations to Futures

What is the past, present and future of queer theory? How does it relate to real-world issues such as the current anti-LGBTQ+ backlash and the global rise of right-wing politics?

This textbook provides an introduction to queer theory, including key terms, concepts, debates, and applications across a range of academic disciplines and to contemporary life more generally.

The authors engage with a wide range of developments in queer theory thinking, including discussions of identity politics, t...