Library of Rassegna iberistica

Series | Library of Rassegna iberistica
Edited book | Critical Perspectives on Iberian Studies
Chapter | Repensar els estudis catalans des de la teoria queer

Repensar els estudis catalans des de la teoria queer

Abstract

Catalan Studies are basically focused on national/linguistic identity, but recent debate on Catalan identity triggered by the current pro-independent process in Catalonia, may help reshape this academic field. A more diverse approach to Catalan culture should consider sexuality, which has traditionally been banished from literary analysis as a ‘private’ matter. Here, we discussed how queer theory can reframe Catalan Studies mainly by building a specific LGBT literary tradition, identifying queer episodes and characters in the canon, questioning received meanings, promoting interdisciplinary analysis of Catalan culture and exploring the role of queer subjectivity in history.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: Sept. 24, 2018 | Accepted: Nov. 9, 2018 | Published Aug. 2, 2019 | Language: ca

Keywords PhilologySubjectivityCanonSexualityInterdisciplinarityQueer StudiesCatalan Studies


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