Liminality and Transactional Sex Among Queer Refugees: Insights from Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, and Switzerland

Meric Caglar, Shirin Heidari, Monica A. Onyango, Aesha Rajan, Thanasis Tyrovolas, Jinan Usta, and Ryan Whitacre.

Journal of Refugee Studies, Jul 22, 2024 | Publication

This study examines the liminal conditions faced by queer refugees in Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, and Switzerland, highlighting how restrictive border controls and asylum processes contribute to marginalization. It explores survival strategies, including engagement in transactional sex, and discusses associated health challenges and limited access to services.

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