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Re-Reading Homonationalism: An Israeli Spatial Perspective
Gilly Hartal1, Orna Sasson-Levy2
1a Department of Geography , McGill University , Montreal , Quebec , Canada.
Journal of Homosexuality
|September 14, 2017
Summary
Homonationalism varies across different LGBT spaces, challenging its perception as a single concept. This study reveals how local queer spaces shape power dynamics and state relations in distinct Israeli settings.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Geography
- Political Science
Background:
- Homonationalism is often viewed as a monolithic concept.
- Understanding LGBT experiences requires examining specific spatial and political contexts.
- Disparate constructions of LGBT arenas necessitate localized analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze spatial and political power relations in diverse LGBT arenas.
- To dissect how homonationalism manifests differently across distinct locations.
- To challenge the notion of homonationalism as a singular, consolidated category.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of three distinct Israeli locations: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Kiryat Shmona.
- Examination of spatial and political power dynamics within these LGBT arenas.
- Exploration of how local understandings of queer space influence subjective experiences and state relations.
Main Results:
- Tel Aviv represents an urban space of LGBT belonging.
- Jerusalem presents challenges for LGBT individuals in both public and private spheres.
- Kiryat Shmona, a peripheral town, highlights conservative and underprivileged LGBT experiences.
- Local queer space understandings significantly shape power relations and subjective experiences.
Conclusions:
- Homonationalism is not a unitary category but a multidirectional and multiscale political stance.
- Manifestations of homonationalism vary based on cultural practices and specific settings.
- The interplay of state power and LGBT spaces reveals complex paradoxes.
- Localized understandings are crucial for grasping the nuances of homonationalism.
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