“How can the intensity of this shame be understood by those who have never experienced it? How can they understand the strength of the motivations produced by the desire to escape from it?”
Quote by Didier Eribon
Work
Insult and the Making of the Gay Self
Insult and the Making of the Gay Self delves into the psychological and social consequences of homophobic language and behavior. The book investigates the ways in which insults contribute to the formation of gay identity and the challenges faced by individuals who navigate a world rife with discrimination and prejudice. more
Author
Didier Eribon
Didier Eribon, born July 10, 1953 in Paris, is a prominent French philosopher, sociologist and author. Known for his critical studies of class, identity politics and gay experience, Eribon blends rigorous theory with autobiographical narrative. His best‑known work, "Returning to Reims," examines the tension between a working‑class background and a homosexual identity, becoming a key text for contemporary left‑wing thought. A longtime professor at the University of Paris‑VIII, he has shaped generations of scholars and public intellectuals, influencing both academic debates and LGBTQ rights movements in France and beyond. more
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