Those Were The Gays.... (Groan)

Charles was talking about the article in Friday's Independent by Will Self, on the subject of, I guess in simple terms, gay identity, but it taps into much richer depths than that. Blogadoon mentioned it on Friday, though the item wasn't online at that point. Now it is, I've been able to read it. There's a great deal that's laudable in his arguments, and his willingness to challenge some preconceptions while taking on new perspectives himself, but like Ian at Blogadoon, I find myself disagreeing with some of his arguments without really knowing why. I'm sure after a couple of rereadings I'll be better placed to work it out. In any event - I do recommend it as worthwhile reading material whatever your orientation.

Posted on October 1, 2002 12:44 PM

hi jon

I read the Will Self piece, thanks for pointing it out, and I've put up some thotz on my blog. Actually, I started writing it in this very comments box about three hours ago, but it quickly got out of hand, so I took it home with me...
rgds,

Posted by marc on October 1, 2002 05:25 PM

Lord. I feel like a teacher setting homework. I haven't had a chance to do the rereading yet, but once I do, I'll try and formulate some coherent thoughts in reaction to Mr Self. I do want to read his new book, by the way.

Posted by Jon on October 1, 2002 08:52 PM

What do you think? (Comments must be approved before they will appear.)