The gendering of "wild" versus "tame" behaviors during the . Key Conclusions
: The text draws surprising links between seemingly unrelated topics, such as: In Your Face: 9 Sexual Studies (Sexual Cultures...
Merck uses a "kaleidoscopic" approach, blending psychoanalysis and contemporary theory to examine how sexuality is often shifted onto the human face. Key studies within the collection include: The gendering of "wild" versus "tame" behaviors during the
The book concludes with a deep dive into the intersection of desire and disgust. It analyzes cultural figures like (of Deep Throat fame) and Camille Paglia to explore how the face becomes a site of "desecration" through specific sexual acts. Ultimately, Merck illustrates that while postmodern criticism often treats sex as a mere abstraction, its physical representation continues to provoke visceral, "in your face" reactions. In Your Face: 9 Sexual Studies (Sexual Cultures, 7) It analyzes cultural figures like (of Deep Throat
: Merck provides readings across diverse genres, including opera, drama, and film. She specifically examines the unacknowledged significance of the "lesbian hand" and the "early retirement of the phallus" in these works.