The Marginalized other in Selected Queer Novels from Slavic Literatures in the New Millenium

The paper provides an analysis of prominent Slavic gender literary works from the past two decades, with the focus being on the portrayal of marginalized individuals who experience discrimination. It explores how representatives of this marginalized subculture strive for societal acceptance and the challenges they encounter during the journey of recognition and embracing their unique identities. Furthermore, the text investigates the prevailing attitudes toward LGBTQ+ individuals within the Slavic cultural context. Its objective is to identify commonalities in plot structures and conflict scenarios found in these literary works.