In this critical personal narrative Harris explores some of the gaps between conceptions of feminist thought and feminist practice. Harris focuses on an analysis of race, class, and desire divisions within feminist sexual politics. She suggests a queer black feminist theory and practice that calls into question naturalized identities and communities, and therefore what feminism and feminist practices might entail.
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EcholsAlice (1984) ‘The taming of the id: feminist sexual politics, 1968–83’ in VanceCarole S. (1989) editor, Pleasure and Danger: Exploring Female SexualityLondon: Pandora Press.
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FrilotShari (1995) ‘Black nations/queer nations?’, video 3/4″ 52 minutes, New York: Mix Festival, call 212 947 9277 for information.
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GoldsbyJackie (1993) ‘Queen for 307 days: looking b(l)ack at Vanessa Williams and the sex wars’, in Stein, Arlene (1993) editor, Sisters, Sexperts, Queers: Beyond the Lesbian NationNew York: Penguin.
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HammondsEvelynn (1994) ‘Black (w)holes and the geometry of black female sexuality’Differences: A Journal of Feminist Cultural Studies Vol. 6, No. 2: 126–45.
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HarrisThomas Allen (1995) ‘Vintage: families of value’, film 16mm, 72 minutes, USA, call 619 534 1307 for information.
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HollibaughAmber (1984) ‘Desire for the future: radical hope in passion and pleasure’ in VanceCarole S. (1989) editor, Pleasure and Danger: Exploring Female SexualityLondon: Pandora Press.
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HooksBell (1989) ‘Feminism: a transformational politic’ in Talking Black: Thinking Feminist, Thinking BlackBoston: South End Press.
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LordeAudre (1980) ‘An open letter to Mary Daly’ in AnzalduaGloria, and MoragaCherrie (1981) editors, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of ColourNew York: Kitchen Table Press.
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RichAdrienne (1980) ‘Compulsory heterosexuality and lesbian existence’ in SnitowAnn, StansellChristine, and ThompsonSharon (1983) editors, Powers of Desire: The Politics of SexualityNew York: Monthly Review Press.
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RubinGayle (1984) ‘Thinking sex: notes for a radical theory of the politics of sexuality’ in VanceCarole S. (1989) editor, Pleasure and Danger: Exploring Female SexualityLondon: Pandora Press.
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RussJoanne (1972) ‘When it changed’ in EllisonHarlan (1972) editor, Again Dangerous VisionsNew York: Doubleday.
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SchulmanSarah (1994) My American History: Lesbian and Gay Life during the Reagan/Bush YearsNew York: Routledge.
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SmithBarbara (1977) ‘Toward a black feminist criticism’ in All the Women are White, All the Blacks are Men, but Some of Us are BraveNew York: Feminist Press, 1982.
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SmithBarbara (1992) ‘The dance of masks’, in The Persistent Desire: A Femme-Butch ReaderBoston: Alyson Publishing.
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SpillersHortense (1987) ‘Mama's baby, Papa's may be: an American grammar book’Diacritics Vol. 17, No. 2: 65–81.
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WarnerMichael (1993) ‘Introduction’, in Fear of a Queer Planet: Queer Politics and Social TheoryMinneapolis: University of Minneapolis Press.
