In Many Ways, Poststructuralism and the Linguistic Turn Set the Theoretical

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Essay

In many ways, poststructuralism and the linguistic turn set the theoretical stage for the emergence of identity politics, gender studies, and queer studies. Why was this the case? In what ways are poststructuralism and these theoretical perspectives alike?

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Definitions:

Irreversible Coma

A medical condition characterized by a deep state of unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be awakened, with no chance of recovery.

Hyper Alert

A heightened state of awareness, often with an excessive attention to potential threats or dangers.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory input and assigning it emotional meaning, as well as in language, learning, and memory.

Permanent Memory

A term often used colloquially to describe long-term memories that are believed to be stored indefinitely in the brain.