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Aerin Lai is a scholar specializing in the fields of Feminism, Decolonization, and Sociology with a focus on Masculinities and Embodiment. Her PhD dissertation investigates the production of masculinity in Singapore from a decolonial and intersectional perspective. She explores how Singaporean men construct masculinity in their everyday lives and how these constructions interact with practices of citizenship-making. Aerin's academic journey includes a Master's degree where she studied Japanese masculinity through interviews and body-mapping techniques. Her research has resulted in various publications addressing themes like identity, embodiment, and societal censorship, particularly regarding the representation of men in Singapore and Japan. Aerin has participated in several conference presentations, sharing insights on topics such as decolonial analyses of masculinities and the impact of societal structures on identity formation. In addition to her research, Aerin has contributed to teaching in areas related to race, colonialism, and queer studies at various educational institutions, equipping students with analytical tools to understand complex social dynamics.
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