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Critical Commentaries

Queer Isolation or Queering Isolation? Reflecting upon the Ramifications of COVID-19 on the Future of Queer Leisure Spaces

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Pages 118-124 | Received 23 Apr 2020, Accepted 05 May 2020, Published online: 24 Jun 2020

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