Sexual and gender minorities are largely invisible within disaster studies and continuously discriminated against in disaster risk reduction strategies. Consequently, the social inequality and exclusion they face can render them to extremely vulnerable post-disaster situations. Through the analysis of their experiences during the 2010 Chilean earthquake and tsunami, the specific vulnerabilities of these minorities are explored, highlighting the intersectional vulnerability of female trans sex workers. Additionally, the social capital of these minorities is explored as an effective way to increase disaster resilience. This project provides a new context-lead study, maintaining that heteropatriarchal assumptions can further marginalize these groups in emergencies.
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Velez, Borja
Rights Holders: Velez, Borja Supervisors: Akerkar, Supriya
School of ArchitectureFaculty of Technology, Design and Environment
MA Development and Emergency Practice
2021
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