“Some women have 'always' been lesbians. Others, like myself, have 'become' one. As much a sociocultural construction as it is an effect of early childhood experiences, sexual identity is nether innate nor simply acquired, but dynamically (re)structured by forms of fantasy private and public, conscious and unconscious, which are culturally available and historically specific.”
Quote by Teresa de Lauretis
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Teresa de Lauretis
Teresa de Lauretis is a renowned feminist film theorist and critic. Born in 1938, she is known for her contributions to the study of film and gender. de Lauretis' work delves into film narrative, gender identity, and feminist theory, having a profound impact on postmodern film theory. more
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