Além dos muros e checkpoints: o pinkwashing israelense e a resistência Queer Palestina

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the instrumentalization of gender narratives and the advocacy for sexual minorities by the State of Israel as part of the pinkwashing strategy, which constructs a progressive and inclusive image of the LGBT+ community while concealing and legitimizing repressive policies against Palestinians. Our study is based on Jasbir Puar’s (2020) concept of pinkwashing, articulated alongside the concepts of Orientalism (Edward Said), identity (Kathryn Woodward), and intersectionality (Jasbir Puar). The research employs discourse analysis, drawing from Patrick Charaudeau and Dominique Maingueneau, to examine pro-Israel propaganda disseminated by organizations such as BlueStar, investigating how these narratives support the Israeli colonial project. As a counterpoint, we explore Palestinian queer resistance through the discourses of the organization AlQaws for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society, which challenges both the Israeli occupation and local norms, highlighting how Israel’s use of LGBT+ narratives serves a broader colonial agenda.