Queer Anthology Critiqued for US-Centric Identity Politics Framework

A recently published anthology of queer writing in India has faced scrutiny for its heavy reliance on US-centric identity politics frameworks and the diversity, equity, and inclusion model. Critics argue that the collection employs language and conceptual approaches rooted in American discourse rather than addressing India-specific contexts.

The anthology has been questioned for adopting a liberal framework that emphasises assimilation of difference without substantively challenging existing social structures. Observers suggest that while the work engages with queer themes, its theoretical foundation may limit its capacity to drive meaningful structural change within the Indian context.