Queering BioAnth

Mission Statement

Historically, biological anthropology has implemented dominant identity lenses limiting intersectionality and the equitable flow of knowledge. To challenge this, we advocate Queering the discipline. To Queer anthropology means challenging static identities and rethinking binaries not only in terms of sex/gender, but also in socio-cultural, -political, and -economic milieus. This also entails centering marginalized viewpoints and challenging biases.

Our open access reference library containing examples of queer theories, methods, and interdisciplinary pedagogical techniques will facilitate these actions by helping biological anthropologists locate resources for classroom instruction, research, and personal edification. This resource library will promote the use of queer theory throughout anthropological subdisciplines and emphasize the need to deconstruct and decolonize dominant identity lenses.