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Vincent Pak
Assistant Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Hong Kong and author of Queer Correctives, specializing in sociocultural linguistics, linguistic anthropology, and research on gender and sexuality.
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Vincent Pak, "Queer Correctives: Discursive Neo-homophobia, Sexuality and Christianity in Singapore" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
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Vincent Pak, an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong, explores the intersection of sexuality and Christianity in Singapore through his book, Queer Correctives. He discusses the concept of discursive metanoia, framing it as a form of neo-homophobia that promotes personal transformation for queer individuals. Vincent delves into how testimonials from a group called True Love Is reveal the painful narratives surrounding homosexuality. He also connects his findings to Foucault's theories, emphasizing the subtleties of neo-homophobia in contemporary society.
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