The Politics of Gay Acceptance (And Who It Really Serves)

Professor Peyton delves into the political context of Heated Rivalry and Boots, two popular queer shows right now. This episode is about understanding homonationalism and the alignment of (certain) queer subjects with state power. Also discussed: queer representation and war legitimization, homo-nationalism and queer bodies, neoliberal politics and trans rights, necropolitics and sovereignty, war as a collective trauma, colonialism and land conquests, analysis of Heated Rivalry and Boots, capitalism and mobilization efforts, and queerness and national identity.