Sexual Antipodes: Enlightenment Globalization and the Placing of Sex (Review) (original) (raw)

The review examines Cheek's analysis of colonial writing through the lens of sex and sexuality, revealing how these themes interacted with governmental discourse in 18th-century France and Britain. By exploring the historical context of sexual order and its implications for public identity, particularly in light of the French Revolution, the review highlights divergent perspectives between French and English narratives. Cheek's comparative approach presents a nuanced view of how Enlightenment thought was shaped by both metropolitan and colonial influences, challenging traditional binaries and suggesting new paths for research into the intersections of culture and society.