Homonormalization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The normalization of homosexuality by absorbing it into the heteronormative culture. uncountable

    "One of the most compelling examples of the author's depoliticizing project of homonormalization in the series can be found where Quant explains the role that his friend and mentor, Anthony Gatt, and Anthony's partner, Jared, play in the dominant culture of Saskatoon: […]"

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"One of the most compelling examples of the author's depoliticizing project of homonormalization in the series can be found where Quant explains the role that his friend and mentor, Anthony Gatt, and Anthony's partner, Jared, play in the dominant culture of Saskatoon: […]"

Etymology

From homo- + normalization.

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