A Badge of Injury: The Pink Triangle as Global Symbol of Memory.

"A Badge of Injury: The Pink Triangle as Global Symbol of Memory" is a book that explores the re-emergence, materiality, messages, and meanings of the pink triangle as a symbol of LGBTQ+ persecution. The author, Sébastien Tremblay, examines the pink triangle's significance in Nazi Germany, the postwar Federal Republic, and across the Queer Atlantic, including the United States, Canada, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Tremblay highlights the global entanglements of the pink triangle and its role in narratives of victimhood and activism. The book delves into various themes, such as the pink triangle's connection to the Holocaust, its use in human rights discourse, and its exploitation by commercial interests. Tremblay's research draws on diverse archival sources and literature, offering a global history approach to queer activism. The book challenges assumptions and provides nuanced perspectives on the pink triangle's historical and cultural significance. [Extracted from the article]