The Trojan Unicorn: Queer Theory and Paedophilia (Audio Essay)
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DESCRIPTION:
There is a common accusation aimed at the LGBT movement which is that the movement is trying to "normalize" pedophilia. The accusation is that using softer words like "Inter-generational relations" and couching defense of pedophile rights in the discussion of gay rights is a way to insidiously promote the legalization of pedophilia and child pornography by linking gay rights to sexual liberation in all its forms.

This accusation is wrong - but it's complicated. ...

Feminists who are presently disparaged as "Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists" (aka TERFS) are generally skeptical of the philosophical assertions of Queer Theory. One such feminist, ... "Dr. Em", detailed the reasons for her caution in a series of essays citing the original writings of major figures in the Queer Theory movement. The original Medium.com articles were censored and removed by the platform.

This video is an audio essay reading of this series of posts diving into 4 key figures in Postmodern philosophy and its subsequent school of thought "Queer Theory" and how they have addressed the issue of the age of consent, adult child sex and images of child sexual abuse.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
06:03 - Part I - Michel Foucault - Postmodernism
17:10 - Part II - Gayle Rubin - Cultural Anthropologist, Queer Theorist and Activist