Speak of the Devil – Reverend Campbell discusses Queer Theory in The Satanic Witch with Reverend Aden Ardennes. We will cover points of homosexuality Anton LaVey discussed and expound on their relevance today including senses and fashion. Join the discussion live in YouTube chat.
Discussion
- What is the definition of Queer?
- What is Queer Theory?
https://guides.library.illinois.edu/queertheory/background- The term “queer theory” itself came from Teresa de Lauretis’ 1991 work in the feminist cultural studies journal differences titled “Queer Theory: Lesbian and Gay Sexualities.”
- there are at least three interrelated projects at play within this theory:
- refusing heterosexuality as the benchmark for sexual formations,
- a challenge to the belief that lesbian and gay studies is one single entity,
- and a strong focus on the multiple ways that race shapes sexual bias.
- How can it apply to The Satanic Witch?
- Manipulation is always discussed between the two genders and assumed cis, the book is often quoted to reinforce those arguments yet, I think they are picking out their particular trees before looking at the rest and missing the forest.
- I’m eager to work on an episode that discusses LaVey’s ideas in the Satanic Witch for men and queers, no matter trans or cis-gays, bring it outs application.
- Most of the Doktor’s observations on homosexuals and transexuals are based on his hetero observations. Is this accurate?
- As LaVey was cis and a heterosexual, it would make sense that he would look at those trans and gay people he observed through that lens. But, he was building a system of manipulation based on types and useful rules of thumbs rather than arguing all are this way or that.
- The Satanic Witch
- 2. Knowing Yourself and Others; The Real You, p.21
- Majority Self, Reversion to type
- Apparent Self (1)
- Core Self (3)
- Minority Self [Demonic Minority Self] (2)
- Witches need to appeal to this version of the target
- The LaVey Personality Synthesizer, p. 26
- LaVey’s note on appealing to fetishes, how that translates into a sub-culture’s mating rituals, p. 69
- Majority Self, Reversion to type
- Sexual Proclivities, p.37
- The man most likely to fit the established image of the homosexual is the six o’clock.
- A culture argument rather than a statement of fact. Much of The Satanic Witch discusses perceptions and the manipulation of them.
- All types, however, have their respective homosexual counterparts.
- Twelve woman and a six man are ideally suited for sexual interchange and often transexuals.
- Sex change operation are most sucessful in these individuals
- The man most likely to fit the established image of the homosexual is the six o’clock.
- On the importance of odors, p. 95
- *SPECIAL NOTE FOR SENSE SEGMENTS)LaVey divides these sensations amongst dominant and submissive individuals per their clock reading. Many of the qualities have exceptions for dominant women and homosexuals. Let’s explore that.
- Smell the gaydar: https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/10/science/for-gay-men-an-attractionto-a-different-kind-of-scent.html
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200801/solving-the-mystery-gaydar
- Taste, p.103
- Aden likes balsamic vinegar, so perhaps the latent homosexual note is true. P. 106
- Touch, p. 115
- As in much of the book, LaVey’s tactics depend on gender fetishes in Western culture. This is also argued in Queer Theory, that many things we’re attracted to are because they represent the qualities showcasing our genitals. Perhaps this is also why many cis-heteros and cis-homos get more angry with transmen and transwomen.
- 5. Fashion, p.151
- Men being primarily voyeuristic animals, per LaVey, would explain the sluttty dressing in Queer Culture.
- The Folly in Trying to Charm a Self-Aware Homosexual, p. 212
- It will end badly, and usually reveal you may be a Lesbian.
- The Lesbian Witch, p.213
- The Male Lesbian-Lover is usually a homosexual who doesn’t know it.
- 2. Knowing Yourself and Others; The Real You, p.21
