Deck 40: Queer Presences and Absences: Citizenship, Community, Diversityor Death, Yvette Taylor

Question 1

Taylor's main critique of the 'diversity claims' made by many queer groups on campus is that ______.

A)These claims are usually self-referential and exclusive of other minority groups
B)These claims are inherently invalid
C)These claims are not backed up by collective movements
D)The claims are offensive

Answer 1

These claims are usually self-referential and exclusive of other minority groups

Question 2

According to Taylor, which of the following is NOT true about the queer citizenship movement?

A)The movement incorporates genuine diversity
B)The movement strives to draw public attention
C)The movement draws upon constitutional concepts of rights and freedom
D)The movement is run very strategically and instrumentally for a fraction of queer population

Answer 2

The movement incorporates genuine diversity

Question 3

According to Taylor, advocates of queer citizenship ______.

A)Use certain events of discrimination/inequality as an opportunity to advance citizenship
B)Appeal to a larger population for moral support
C)Are limited in bringing forth genuine equality for all underrepresented groups
D)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Using the Tyler Clementi suicide and the 'It Gets Better' project, explain why Taylor believes a deviant group's quest for citizenship can result in alienating other oppressed groups.Make sure you address diversity and intersectionality in your answer.