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Unveiling the Panopticon: Gendered Surveillance and Spy Cameras in South Korea’s Public Women’s Restroom
Journal of Korean and Asian Arts / Journal of Korean and Asian Arts, (P)2733-6123; (E)2799-3426
2024, v.8, pp.75-92
https://doi.org/10.20976/KAA.2024.8.004
(University of Minnesota—Twin Cities)
Shin,
Y.
(2024). Unveiling the Panopticon: Gendered Surveillance and Spy Cameras in South Korea’s Public Women’s Restroom. Journal of Korean and Asian Arts, 8, 75-92, https://doi.org/10.20976/KAA.2024.8.004
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Abstract
This paper explores the gender dynamics inherent in the act of capturing women’s bodies in public bathrooms, alongside an examination of the various gazes involved in the act of “seeing,” including surveillance and voyeurism. Focusing on the context of women’s public bathrooms in South Korea, the study specifically addresses the alarming prevalence of hidden cameras and police CCTV systems. The research begins with an analysis of an art installation by a German-Italian artist, Monica Bonvicini, who gives a conceptual framework to observe the (il)legitimate surveilling gazes present in public spaces. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this study aims to unravel the complex web of (il)legitimate gaze, shedding light on the implications for privacy, gender dynamics, and societal norms.
- keywords
- Panopticon, voyeurism, surveillance, spy cam, CCTV, public bathroom, gender and sexuality
- Submission Date
- 2024-03-27
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- Accepted Date
- 2024-05-21
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