Transvestophilia and gynemimesis: Performative strategies and feminist theory

Journal/Book: Cult Stud. 1996; 10: 11 New Fetter Lane, London, England EC4P 4EE. Routledge. 483-497.

Abstract: This article considers cross-dressing within feminist and cultural theory from the perspective of performance. It offers a close reading of the materiality of particular examples of transvestism, mostly drawn from the Australian context. The specificity of these performances reveals that bodies can both reproduce and fail to comply with discursive regimes of gender.

Note: Article R Fensham, Monash Univ, Clayton, Vic 3168, Australia

Keyword(s): transvestism; gender; performance theory; burlesque; stereotypes; incomplete performance

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