Exploring the Veil of Homonationalism: Gay Rights and Imperialism

This chapter delves into Jasbir K. Puar's concept of homonationalism, examining how Western nations use the language of gay liberation to mask their imperial activities in the Middle East. It critiques the irony of this progressive self-image, revealing underlying violence and discrimination against marginalized communities and the perpetuation of white supremacy within LGBTQ+ movements.