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New Books in Sociology

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

Dec 13, 2024
Timothy Gitzen, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Wake Forest University, delves into the complexities of queer identity in South Korea amidst national security concerns. He explores how queer Koreans are perceived as viral threats in a context of ongoing militarization. Gitzen discusses mundane acts of resistance against stigma and the impact of COVID-19 on the queer community. He highlights the intertwining of nationalism and security, as well as the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ activists in reclaiming their narratives against societal and governmental pressures.
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  • The normalization of the North Korean threat in South Korea leads to perceptions of queer individuals as viral threats to national security.
  • Queer festivals in South Korea reveal the complex relationship between safety and collaboration with law enforcement amid ongoing societal discrimination.

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