Taking cues from religious iconography of Madonna, Lady Gaga is alternately a steampunk inspired Borg queen, latex wearing nun and a bra and panty clad dominatrix. Also, Liza Minnelli:

The video has a military theme, with strange erotic training exercises. They also seem to have a monk-ish haircut and an abject love for their queen and fishnet stockings. As you do:

The combined military and religious images with the overtly homoerotic dancing are clearly a commentary on the ongoing prejudice against homosexuality. What that commentary is supposed to say is not totally clear, but it's a dark thrillride. Watch: