課程說明

Recent reflections on the politics of sex (or 'erotic politics') have both derived and departed much from the theory of sexuality proposed by Freud. In the light of cultural studies and feminist theories, this seminar aims to read certain classical works in the area of sex(ual) politics. We will begin with recent calls for a radical theory of sex so as to get our bearing on relevant issues. Then we will read into the most important statement on sex(uality) by Freud and key writings by leading Freudo-Marxists. (This course will probably turn out to be the first in a trilogy of graduate courses on feminist debates and sexual politics, to be completed in the coming semesters.)

Readings:

• Freud, Sigmund. Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality. Trans. by James Strachey. 　 　　Standard Edition.
• Freud, Sigmund. "'Civilized' Sexual Morality and Modern Nervousness." Trans. by E. B. Herford and E. Colburn Mayne. Standard Edition.
• Marcuse, Herbert. Eros and Civilization: A Philosophical Inquiry into Freud. New York: Vintage, 1955.
• Reich, Wilhelm. The Sexual Revolution: Toward a Self-Regulating Character Structure. Trans. by Therese Pol. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1974.
• Rubin, Gayle. "Thinking Sex: Notes for a Radical Theory of the Politics of Sexuality." Eds. by Henry Abelove et. al. The Lesian and Gay Studies Reader. New York: Routledge, 1993. 3-44. But we will read the revised version in American Feminist Thought at Century's End: A Reader. Ed. by Linda S. Kauffman. Cambridge: Blackwell, 1993. 3-64.
• Weeks, Jeffrey. Sexuality and Its Discontents: Meanings, Myths, & Modern Sexualities. Boston : Routledge & K. Paul, 1985.