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The Straight Mind and Other Essays

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The Straight Mind and Other Essays is a literary work. It comprises a collection of essays that explore themes related to feminist theory, lesbian identity, and queer studies. The text presents critical analyses and perspectives on the social and political constructs of gender and sexuality. Published as a cohesive volume, it consolidates various writings that challenge heteronormative frameworks and advocate for alternative understandings of identity and desire.

The Straight Mind and Other Essays

Summary

The Straight Mind and Other Essays is a literary work[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of literary_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays authored Monique Wittig[3].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's instance of is recorded as literary work[4].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays was published by Beacon Press[5].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays was published by Q3579218[6].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays was published by Q3579239[7].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's genre is Q3139891[8].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's language of work or name is recorded as English[9].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's country of origin is recorded as United States[10].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays was published on 1992[11].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's has edition or translation is recorded as Q75020729[12].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's main subject is literary theory[13].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's main subject is gender studies[14].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's main subject is homosexuality[15].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's main subject is lesbianism[16].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's main subject is feminism[17].
  • The Straight Mind and Other Essays's title is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'The Straight Mind and Other Essays'}[18].

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Authorship and Creation

The Straight Mind and Other Essays authored Monique Wittig[3]. Publishers include Beacon Press[5], Q3579218[6], and Q3579239[7].

Publication

The Straight Mind and Other Essays was released on 1992[11]. Its language of work or name is recorded as English[9]. Its genre is Q3139891[8].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include literary theory[13], gender studies[14], homosexuality[15], lesbianism[16], and feminism[17].

Why It Matters

The Straight Mind and Other Essays ranks in the top 4% of literary_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

Related Entities

gender studies literary theory literary work Monique Wittig United States

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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