Coming Out as Undocumented: Identity Celebrations and Political Change

Raffaela Puggioni ()
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Raffaela Puggioni: School of International Affairs, Jindal Global University, Sonipat 131 001, Haryana, India

Societies, 2024, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-15

Abstract: By focusing on the notion of ‘coming out as undocumented’, this concept paper critically explores whether identity politics has the potential to transform dominant ‘illegalisation’ processes. It argues that although the coming out strategy has helped make marginalised communities more visible and audible, it does not necessarily help disrupt dominant stigmas. Drawing upon insights from Disability Studies and Fat and Queer Politics, it suggests that the celebration of stigmatised identities through coming out events does not necessarily disrupt and transform unequal systems. What is needed is a radical shift in focus: from identity celebration to political projects, from an ‘unliveable’ present to an inclusive tomorrow.

Keywords: resistance; change; democratic politics; disability; fat and queer politics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 A14 P P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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