Summary of Sarah Schulman's Conflict Is Not Abuse

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Sample Book Insights:

#1 Confusing being mortal with being threatened can occur in any realm. The fact that something could go wrong does not mean that we are in danger. It means that we are alive. Mortality is the sign of life.

#2 We can project our fears and insecurities onto others, and this can lead to unnecessary separation and pain. Because the question is so big, I will start with the smallest place: the flirt.

#3 The woman across the table from me is a bit naughty, and she uses the word Gspot in a professional setting. This is not unusual for queer people, who have a sexualized vocabulary that many straight people find inappropriate.

#4 Being accused of desire is as old as history itself, and it has been and still is dangerous for queer people. We have been excluded, shunned, imprisoned, and murdered for believing that others find us attractive.