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Constructing Democracy: The Role of LGBTQ+ Rights in Israeli Identity Formation

Avarino, Thomas LU (2024) UTVK03 20241
Sociology
Abstract
In recent years, the focus that LGBTQ+ rights have been receiving internationally has led to
the reconsideration of their status, in both national and international contexts. Among many
examples, this shift has been significant in Israel, where political discourse has made
LGBTQ+ rights more and more visible. This study aims to present the processes of how
Israeli politicians have incorporated LGBTQ+ rights into their political discourse in order to
strengthen the national identity and to portray a progressive image of the country both
nationally and abroad. The research found recurrent patterns in the ways in which social
groups and issues are framed by Israel's political landscape. They were identified through the
use of thematic... (More)
In recent years, the focus that LGBTQ+ rights have been receiving internationally has led to
the reconsideration of their status, in both national and international contexts. Among many
examples, this shift has been significant in Israel, where political discourse has made
LGBTQ+ rights more and more visible. This study aims to present the processes of how
Israeli politicians have incorporated LGBTQ+ rights into their political discourse in order to
strengthen the national identity and to portray a progressive image of the country both
nationally and abroad. The research found recurrent patterns in the ways in which social
groups and issues are framed by Israel's political landscape. They were identified through the
use of thematic analysis of political speeches, combined with an analysis of scholarly
literature. By unfolding the complexities of the discourse, which presents homonationalist
and orientalist features, the research intends to provide insights about Israel's stances
regarding human rights, and about how the country intends to portray itself as an example of
democracy in the MENA region. (Less)
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author
Avarino, Thomas LU
supervisor
organization
course
UTVK03 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
LGBTQ+, national identity, speeches, homonationalism
language
English
id
9170675
date added to LUP
2024-08-07 15:52:29
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2024-08-07 15:52:29
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  abstract     = {{In recent years, the focus that LGBTQ+ rights have been receiving internationally has led to
the reconsideration of their status, in both national and international contexts. Among many
examples, this shift has been significant in Israel, where political discourse has made
LGBTQ+ rights more and more visible. This study aims to present the processes of how
Israeli politicians have incorporated LGBTQ+ rights into their political discourse in order to
strengthen the national identity and to portray a progressive image of the country both
nationally and abroad. The research found recurrent patterns in the ways in which social
groups and issues are framed by Israel's political landscape. They were identified through the
use of thematic analysis of political speeches, combined with an analysis of scholarly
literature. By unfolding the complexities of the discourse, which presents homonationalist
and orientalist features, the research intends to provide insights about Israel's stances
regarding human rights, and about how the country intends to portray itself as an example of
democracy in the MENA region.}},
  author       = {{Avarino, Thomas}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Constructing Democracy: The Role of LGBTQ+ Rights in Israeli Identity Formation}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}