The Trojan Unicorn: Queer Theory and Paedophilia (Audio Essay)
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https://youtu.be/qAP4czG3DjE
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
24:44 - Part III - Pat Califia - Author, Queer Theorist and Activist
42:10 - Part IV - Judith Butler - Philosopher, Queer Theorist
SUMMARY:
Queer Theory is based on the claim that children can consent to sex with adults.
So although it's often couched in deliberately obscure language and theory, that's where it leads.
Foucault is the father of post-modernism which claims that (a) reality is entirely SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED and (b) children can consent to sex with adults. [means nothing is really immoral]
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Rubin built on Foucault's ideas, saying in the 1970s that restricting child pornography is an attack on sexual civil liberties.
https:'//'uncommongroundmedia.com/the-trojan-unicorn-qt-and-paedophilia-part-ii-dr-em/
Pat Califia, a ‘titan’ of Queer Theory around 2000, consistently advocated for the legalisation and normalisation of paedophilia.
https:'//'uncommongroundmedia.com/the-trojan-unicorn-qt-and-paedophilia-part-iii-dr-em/
Judith Butler 'high priestess of queer theory gibberish', defends incest and more generally the concept of "intergenerational sex" (adults have sex with children). Dr Em: "This is an example of how queer theorists sandwich advocacy for paedophilia or incest in between legitimate arguments for advancing gay and lesbian rights. This is done in order to legitimise the arguments for child sexual abuse and make them harder to fight."
https:'//'uncommongroundmedia.com/the-trojan-unicorn-qt-and-paedophilia-part-iv-dr-em/