Blog #23
Blog #23
Queer Theory
I wasn’t sure what to write as a blog entry so I chose Queer Theory as my topic as that is what is on my mind at the moment. When the question arose of the definition of Queer Theory, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. I had an idea that it was most likely about what is thought to be abnormal. As we had just looked a little bit about sex and gender I figured that it must have to do with stereotypes as well. After learning a bit about queer theory in class I identify this theory as an identification of something that could be considered out of daily societal norms.
Queer Theory in my opinion relates quite a bit to stereotypical labels in a sort of general manner. I believe that categorizing individuals sets them apart from the “norms” of a sort of imagined community, therefore putting them as abnormal or “queer” in relationship to themselves. Honestly I really dislike stereotypes and labels in general because I do not believe that ANYONE has the same definition of normal. Norms and practices vary entirely depending on the given individual.
In relation to my experiences I suppose people could label me as abnormal, or queer, or whatever for that matter because I am very sarcastic and have a dry sense of humor. To some people, this behavior comes out as awkward and outright rude… but I am not, I promise! In retrospect and as a little note it is very difficult to point out things you may do, or that the people you associate do, that can be considered “queer”.
