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The Silent 'Cis' in Gender: Cissexism and Gendered Antagonisms in Shani Mootoo's Cereus Blooms at Night.

The article in the Caribbean Quarterly discusses the concept of cissexism and gendered antagonisms in Shani Mootoo's novel "Cereus Blooms at Night." It explores how Caribbean gender discourse has been influenced by biological essentialism and cissexist ideologies. The text delves into the violence f...

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Published in:Caribbean Quarterly Vol. 70; no. 3/4; pp. 332 - 350
Main Author: Bailey, KV
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Sep-Dec2024
Subjects:
Social constructivism
Gender nonconformity
Biological classification
Gender expression
Black feminism
Femininity
Violence against women
Masculinity
Heterosexuality
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