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Timothy Gitzen, "Banal Security: Queer Korea in the Time of Viruses" (Helsinki UP, 2023)

New Books in Sociology

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Queerness and Stigma in South Korea's Pandemic Era

This chapter examines the challenges faced by the queer community in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to job security and societal stigma. It discusses harmful stereotypes associating HIV with queerness, the fears instilled by contact tracing policies, and the dehumanization of individuals viewed as public health threats. Activist efforts to reclaim narratives and promote understanding amidst political and cultural tensions are also highlighted.

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