Queer Criticism and Sexual Normativity: The Case of Pee-wee Herman

One of the most useful aspects of queer theory is the critical force that the perspective provides scholars. The tenets of queer theory provide scholars with a model to interrogate how sexuality and other differences play a fundamental role in rhetorical practice. Focusing on differences rather than...

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Published in:Journal of homosexuality 2003-01, Vol.45 (2-4), p.129-146
Main Author: Slagle, R. Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic discipline
Communication research
Criticism
Culture
Entertainment
Gays & lesbians
Herman, Pee-wee
Heterosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality, Male
Human relations
Humans
Interpersonal communication
Male
Mass Media
Minority & ethnic groups
Motion Pictures
Norms
Pee-wee Herman
Personal relationships
Popular Culture
Prejudice
Psychological Theory
queer criticism
Queer Theory
Reubens, Paul
Rhetoric
rhetorical criticism
Sex Role Identity
Sexual identity
Sexuality
Social Criticism
Social norms
Television
Theory
U.S.A
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Summary:One of the most useful aspects of queer theory is the critical force that the perspective provides scholars. The tenets of queer theory provide scholars with a model to interrogate how sexuality and other differences play a fundamental role in rhetorical practice. Focusing on differences rather than similarities, queer critics seek to dismantle hierarchies by blurring the definitions of specific identity categories. A framework for queer rhetorical criticism is described and illustrated with a variety of examples from popular culture. The model is further illustrated through an examination of the body of work of Pee-wee Herman.
ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
DOI:10.1300/J082v45n02_06