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What does the global South represent in the context of international theory-making?
What does the global South represent in the context of international theory-making?
- A source of problem-solving for the West.
- An area devoid of political significance.
- A region focused solely on economic development.
- A crux for theory-making in international relations. (correct)
What was the consequence related to the legislation introduced in Uganda in 2009 regarding homosexuality?
What was the consequence related to the legislation introduced in Uganda in 2009 regarding homosexuality?
- Imprisonment for all sexual orientations.
- Legalization of same-sex relationships.
- Life imprisonment for homosexual acts.
- A category of offenses named 'aggravated homosexuality'. (correct)
According to Uganda's government, how is homosexual conduct characterized?
According to Uganda's government, how is homosexual conduct characterized?
- As a beneficial social construct.
- As an authentic cultural practice.
- As a Western perversion. (correct)
- As a lawful preference.
What does 'aggravated homosexuality' imply regarding penalties in Uganda?
What does 'aggravated homosexuality' imply regarding penalties in Uganda?
What role does sexuality politics play in Uganda's approach to international relations?
What role does sexuality politics play in Uganda's approach to international relations?
Which term refers to the fundamental shift in conceptualizing what the international is in this discussion?
Which term refers to the fundamental shift in conceptualizing what the international is in this discussion?
Who has explored the sexuality politics in Uganda in significant detail?
Who has explored the sexuality politics in Uganda in significant detail?
What is the implication of critical attention on the shaping of political accounts regarding sexuality?
What is the implication of critical attention on the shaping of political accounts regarding sexuality?
What role did state economic strategies play in urban centers like Rio and Cairo?
What role did state economic strategies play in urban centers like Rio and Cairo?
How does Amar characterize the new subjects created by transnational parastatals?
How does Amar characterize the new subjects created by transnational parastatals?
What are ‘parastatal formations’ as identified by Amar?
What are ‘parastatal formations’ as identified by Amar?
What is a critique of how LGBTQ sexuality politics is often framed?
What is a critique of how LGBTQ sexuality politics is often framed?
Which aspect does Amar's work primarily challenge within International Relations (IR)?
Which aspect does Amar's work primarily challenge within International Relations (IR)?
What does the term 'militarised humanitarianism' imply in the context of the content?
What does the term 'militarised humanitarianism' imply in the context of the content?
What category does Amar's focus on securitisation practices intend to create?
What category does Amar's focus on securitisation practices intend to create?
What concept is closely associated with the hypervisibility of certain working-class communities?
What concept is closely associated with the hypervisibility of certain working-class communities?
What does the work of Ayoub (2015) focus on in relation to LGBT rights?
What does the work of Ayoub (2015) focus on in relation to LGBT rights?
What is the primary theme discussed in Bosia (2013)?
What is the primary theme discussed in Bosia (2013)?
What significant action was highlighted in Clinton's 2011 speech?
What significant action was highlighted in Clinton's 2011 speech?
Which publication focuses on the implications of winning gay rights according to Franke (2012)?
Which publication focuses on the implications of winning gay rights according to Franke (2012)?
What aspect does Browne and Nash (2010) explore in their work?
What aspect does Browne and Nash (2010) explore in their work?
According to Bosia (2014), how is state behavior toward LGBT rights characterized?
According to Bosia (2014), how is state behavior toward LGBT rights characterized?
What type of publication is 'The Meanings of Rights' edited by Douzinas and Gearty (2014)?
What type of publication is 'The Meanings of Rights' edited by Douzinas and Gearty (2014)?
What common theme is likely addressed in 'Global Homophobia' as edited by Bosia and Weiss?
What common theme is likely addressed in 'Global Homophobia' as edited by Bosia and Weiss?
What aspect of domestic policy change does Kollman's work highlight the limitations of?
What aspect of domestic policy change does Kollman's work highlight the limitations of?
How does Kollman perceive the relationship between human rights and sexuality liberation movements?
How does Kollman perceive the relationship between human rights and sexuality liberation movements?
What is one consequence of rights norms highlighted in Kollman's work?
What is one consequence of rights norms highlighted in Kollman's work?
What does Kollman expect from the LGBT 'marriage equality' movement regarding modern marriage?
What does Kollman expect from the LGBT 'marriage equality' movement regarding modern marriage?
What do critical and queer scholars generally believe about the limitations of rights?
What do critical and queer scholars generally believe about the limitations of rights?
What is the primary focus of Kollman's examination within constructivism?
What is the primary focus of Kollman's examination within constructivism?
What does Kollman identify as a tension within the concept of human rights?
What does Kollman identify as a tension within the concept of human rights?
What is emphasized about any specific rights norm according to the content?
What is emphasized about any specific rights norm according to the content?
What does Rao argue about the concept of place-formation?
What does Rao argue about the concept of place-formation?
How does Rao describe the nature of homophobia in his analysis?
How does Rao describe the nature of homophobia in his analysis?
Which term does Whitehead use that is significant in Rao's argument?
Which term does Whitehead use that is significant in Rao's argument?
What is a primary argument made by Jasbir Puar regarding queerness?
What is a primary argument made by Jasbir Puar regarding queerness?
According to Rao, how does homophobia manifest in Ugandan history?
According to Rao, how does homophobia manifest in Ugandan history?
What does Rao imply about the relationship between core and periphery?
What does Rao imply about the relationship between core and periphery?
What does Rao's analytical framework suggest about the political purposes of homophobia?
What does Rao's analytical framework suggest about the political purposes of homophobia?
What crucial step does Rao take in his analysis of homophobia?
What crucial step does Rao take in his analysis of homophobia?
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Study Notes
Militarised Humanitarian Operations in Rio and Cairo
- Authorities conducted militarised humanitarian rescue operations, highlighting specific working-class communities.
- These operations marked certain communities as queer, linking them to 'the perversions of globalisation'.
- State economic strategies involved urban renewal and tourism, leading to the displacement of these communities.
- Sites of queer conviviality were seen as contested spaces within a broader global culture war.
Securitisation and Global South
- Amar posits that emergent securitisation practices create 'securitised parahumans', blurring local and transnational identities.
- Public-private partnerships and development coalitions serve global investor interests and tourism, despite being framed as local protection efforts.
- The global South is identified as a crucial site for theory-making in international relations, challenging Northern-centric IR frameworks.
- Recognition of sexuality politics in the global South calls for new analytical categories in IR scholarship.
Homophobia as a Political Tool in Uganda
- Uganda's anti-LGBT legislation introduced in 2009 included severe penalties, such as the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'.
- The Ugandan government perceives homosexuality as a Western import, framing it as a culturally inauthentic act.
- Rahul Rao's research connects Uganda's anti-LGBT stance to international relations, emphasizing the complex interaction of core and periphery dynamics.
- Homophobia in Uganda is not solely a result of colonial legacy but is shaped by contemporary politics and historical context.
Duality of Homophobia
- Rao suggests that homophobia is versatile and serves both imperial and anticolonial agendas, reflecting diverse audiences.
- It is not a uniform phenomenon; its manifestation in Uganda depends on various political purposes and contexts.
- Critical exploration is necessary to understand how homophobia is mobilized politically and socially in different settings.
Challenges to Rights-Based Frameworks
- Kollman's work illustrates the tension between human rights advocacy for LGBTQ individuals and assimilationist pressures within rights frameworks.
- LGBTQ rights, particularly concerning same-sex unions, are critiqued for reinforcing heteronormative structures rather than dismantling them.
- The radical origins of LGBTQ liberation movements are often overshadowed by formal recognition and rights frameworks.
- Scholars advocate for a more nuanced understanding of rights politics and a recognition of the limitations these frameworks impose on broader sexual politics.
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