Within popular culture, homosexuality represents a visible feature of the twenty-first century. If popular culture is created within the framework of the dominant order and is placed above individual identities, then music videos with same-sex themes are no exception. They represent an important cultural document where social and political contexts intertwine. The question arises as to what extent Slovenian music videos emphasize heteronormativity and whether they allow space for alternatives. The main goal of the thesis is to analyze visual representations of homosexuality in Slovenian music videos. The sample of the analysis includes eleven Slovenian music videos between 1985 and 2019, which in any way include a subject matter of homosexuality. The performers of the videos are: Borghesia, Magnifico, Tabu, Carpe Diem band, Natalija Verboten, Omar Naber, Death of God and Children, Vauks and Sara, Ževža, Manca Berlec, David Amaro and Minless. The analysis shows that the same-sex representation has increased in recent years, which is an encouraging fact. Representations are free of worn-out stereotypes about gays and lesbians. On the other hand there are cracks in the ways of forming presentations, which without critical reflection remain intertwined with heterosexual charge and contribute to the emergence of homonormativity. The emancipatory potential of moving further away from heteronormativity is manifested in the younger generation of creators, through establishing new language adapted to minorities with different, unique life orientations. They approach music videos with seriousness, sensibility, or set a mirror to society. A common feature of music videos is that they are timid in expressing love for the same sex.
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