Mepschen, Paul, Jan Willem Duyvendak, and Justus Uitermark (2014) Progressive Politics of Exclusion. Dutch populism, immigration, and sexuality. (original) (raw)

The paper analyzes how discourses of sexual progressiveness in the Netherlands function as a power mechanism that defines migrants and religious minorities as outsiders. It explores the rise of neoculturalist populism, particularly through the lens of sexual politics, where cultural protectionists utilize sex-positive narratives to critique Islam and bolster Dutch national identity. The work interrogates the intersection of sexual rights and anti-immigration sentiment, ultimately revealing how this dynamic shapes the contemporary political landscape and influences societal attitudes towards both LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant communities.