The Trojan Unicorn: Queer Theory and Paedophilia (Audio Essay)

There is a common accusation aimed at the LGBT movement which is that the movement is trying to "normalize" pedophilia. The accusation is that using softer words like "Inter-generational relations" and couching defense of pedophile rights in the discussion of gay rights is a way to insidiously promote the legalization of pedophilia and child pornography by linking gay rights to sexual liberation in all its forms.

This accusation is wrong - but it's complicated. Most people will roll their eyes at such an accusation and assert that those accusations are baseless talking points put out by Christian conservatives who are trying to demonize gay people.

Is it just a baseless homophobic trope? Is there a difference between defending the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people and promoting an ideology whose core tenet is the transgression of social norms and boundaries? Are there any statements or arguments by the major figures in PostModern and Queer Theory which support these arguments?

Feminists who are presently disparaged as "Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists" (aka TERFS) are generally skeptical of the philosophical assertions of Queer Theory. One such feminist, going by the name "Dr. Em" detailed the reasons for her caution in a series of essays citing the original writings of major figures in the Queer Theory movement. The original Medium.com articles were censored and removed by the platform.

This video is an audio essay reading of this series of posts diving into 4 key figures in Postmodern philosophy and its subsequent school of thought "Queer Theory" and how they have addressed the issue of the age of consent, adult child sex and images of child sexual abuse.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
06:03 - Part I - Michel Foucault - Postmodernism
17:10 - Part II - Gayle Rubin - Cultural Anthropologist, Queer Theorist and Activist
24:44 - Part III - Pat Califia - Author, Queer Theorist and Activist
42:10 - Part IV - Judith Butler - Philosopher, Queer Theorist

The original articles and citations from Dr. Em can be seen here: https://uncommongroundmedia.com/the-trojan-unicorn-queer-theory-and-paedophilia-part-i-%ef%bb%bf-dr-em/