heteronationalism
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- masculinity
- in opposition to
- femonationalism
- opposite of
- homonationalism
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The term heteronationalism refers to the ideological articulation between nationalism and heteronormativity, through which heterosexuality and traditional sexual values are used as markers of belonging, cohesion, and national pride, as well as criteria of superiority over other nations, cultures, or social groups.
The concept has been used to describe how certain nationalist discourses rely on homophobia and heteronormativity to define the features of national identity, usually in opposition to liberal policies that are associated with the Western world.
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