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Weaponizing Gayness: Homonationalism, During And After The Cold War, Jacob Mccrea
Weaponizing Gayness: Homonationalism, During And After The Cold War, Jacob Mccrea
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In this research paper, I will be discussing how the gay man has been used as a cultural weapon by America and Russia since the Cold War to justify tensions between each nation. Though this is not the only factor creating international tension, it certainly is a significant cultural problem in and between each nation that lasts to this day. I will be discussing major academics such as Jasbir Puar’s work on Homonationalism. I will also be discussing how important Queer IR theory relates to this issue as well. There are also key factors in each nation that are discussed …