Exploring the Close Correlation between Queer Theory and Feminism and Its Impact on Contemporary Egyptian Literary Narratives

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Lecturer of English literature-English Department -faculty of Arts -Suez Canal University

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   In the contemporary Egyptian context, queer identities are often portrayed as taboo, especially considering the criminalization of adult consensual same-sex relationships under the Egyptian Penal Code. Besides homoerotic desire and practices violate Islamic regulations. This perception of queer identities as unnatural has led to a lack of visibility for non-conformist and non-heterosexual identities in mainstream Egyptian literature, cinema, and other media. However, in current days English literature and even Arabic literary works, series and films have managed to provide greater representation for these sexual minorities. This is very evident even in international ceremonies and festivals for example; the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 contains scenes of gay men and drag queens which in many parts of the world has sparked controversy and backlash. Consequently, the paper examines the relationship between queer theory and feminism and sheds more light on the outbreak of this phenomenon in both English and Arabic (Egyptian) literary works.

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Journal of Qena Faculty of Arts
Volume 34, Issue 67
April (Languages)
April 2025
Pages 32-91

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