Comments on: the problem with polynormativity http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/theproblemwithpolynormativity/ thoughts on sex and life Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:51:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ist Polyamorie eine sexuelle Orientierung? | zeitrafferin http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/theproblemwithpolynormativity/#comment-5808 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:51:33 +0000 http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/?p=860#comment-5808 [...] Es gibt übrigens auch Kritik an einer identitären Aufladung von Polyamorie: “The problem with polynormativity”. [...]

]]> By: sexgeek http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/theproblemwithpolynormativity/#comment-5790 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:05:48 +0000 http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/?p=860#comment-5790 Yes, I’ve heard of this type of silencing happening in different countries. It’s pretty shitty, and good on you for mentioning it. I’m not convinced it’s directly causing polynormative media portrayals though – while there’s some overlap between the various groups at play here, I don’t think there’s a monolithic marriage-equality force silencing all the non-normative queers leaving only the straight folks to hold up the poly banner on TV. And I’m not sure I’d say the mainstream media is squeamish about non-normative polyamory. More like uninterested or incomprehending. It doesn’t fit the model they know they can sell.

In any case, I appreciate the perspective you offer here. It is definitely worth noting how the push toward mainstream inclusion for same-sex couples in the institution of marriage is quite directly leading to the quashing of non-mainstream voices and perspectives. Thanks for posting. :)

]]> By: sexgeek http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/theproblemwithpolynormativity/#comment-5789 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:58:01 +0000 http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/?p=860#comment-5789 Many thanks. :)

]]> By: sexgeek http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/theproblemwithpolynormativity/#comment-5788 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:57:13 +0000 http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/?p=860#comment-5788 Well said. :)

]]> By: sexgeek http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/theproblemwithpolynormativity/#comment-5787 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:54:51 +0000 http://sexgeek.wordpress.com/?p=860#comment-5787 Belatedly, thanks so much for this lovely reply, Nathan. I really appreciate the thoughtful engagement. A “key moment,” hey? Huh! Cool. :)

]]>