Sexualised Governmentalities: Critical Perspectives on Homosexism

This book critically examines the concept of sexualised governmentalities, a framework for understanding the evolving discourse and power dynamics surrounding discrimination on the basis of sexual practices. Central to this exploration is the shift from traditional heteronormative perspectives to a more complex hetero/homonormative context, where the structure and organisation of sexual relationships gain prominence over the gender or sexual orientation of the participants. A key focus of the book is the concept of homosexism within the realm of gay masculinity studies. The author discusses homosexism as a form of discrimination experienced by gay men from other gay men, highlighting the influence of heteronormative patriarchal society on these interactions. It calls for a broader recognition and acceptance of diverse sexual expressions and challenges the reader to re-evaluate the societal norms around masculinity and sexual behaviour. Sexualised Governmentalities is an important contribution to the discourse on sexual identity and practice, offering insights for a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of sexual diversity.

Dr Angelos Bollas is Assistant Professor in the School of Communications at Dublin City University. His research focuses on masculinities and sexuality studies from sociological and cultural studies perspectives. He writes about societal discrimination in relation to sexuality, cultural representations of masculinities, expressions of masculinities which challenge normative understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as pedagogical considerations around inclusion and diversity. His work appears in peer-review journals such as the Journal of Homosexuality, Journal of Bisexuality, and Sexuality & Culture. He is the author of Contemporary Irish Masculinities (Routledge) and one of the editors of HIV/AIDS in Memory, Culture, Society (Palgrave Macmillan).