O queer como postura ético-política no processo de feitura de si

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to develop the idea that it is possible to adopt a deviant stance in the process of self-making, one that leads to the subversion of the norms that give rise to the subject, rather than merely reproducing them. This will be achieved through a theoretical exploration of what is commonly referred to as Queer Studies, with a focus on the theories of Judith Butler and Paul B. Preciado and their interpretations of Michel Foucault's writings on power relations and regimes of truth. We will then examine some of the criticisms this theory has faced, aiming to update it and enable its use with reservations. The goal is to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses that should be considered when critically applying these Queer Studies to the context of Brazil and Latin America.