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Eros and Empire: A Marxist Theory of Desire, Queer Liberation, and the Limits of the Nation with Alexander Stoffel

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Queer Liberation and Nationalism

This chapter examines the complex interplay between Marxism, queer liberation, and nationalism, highlighting how nationalist narratives can often impede wider solidarity movements. It discusses the historical context of LGBTQ activism, focusing on significant movements and events such as the Stonewall Nation Project and black lesbian feminism, while critiquing essentialist notions of gender and sexuality. The chapter advocates for a nuanced understanding of queer desire that prioritizes global solidarity over alignment with nationalistic agendas, emphasizing the importance of collective struggles against imperialism and capitalism.

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