respectability politics LGBTQ respectability politics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respectability_politics#LGBT_respectability_politics LGBT respectability politics LGBTQIA+ respectability politics Respectability politics in the context of the LGBTQIA+ community is the assimilation of LGBTQIA+ or otherwise marginalized people based on sexuality into hegemonic and heteronormative society. This can be achieved by downplaying stereotypes or behaviors associated with homosexuality (e.g. crossdressing or flamboyant dressing, public displays of same sex affection) or participating in heterosexual institutions. LGBTQ