Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech
Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech
Date: October 17-19, 2024
Organized by the Critical Sex Work and Trafficking Cluster at the Centre for Feminist Research. Sponsored by the CFR and the School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.
Contact: beyondtheinterfaceconference@gmail.com
Join us for a groundbreaking 3-day virtual conference that will ignite your curiosity and challenge your perceptions. The Centre for Feminist Research's "Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster" at York University is hosting an immersive exploration of the intersection between sex, technology, and society.
With nearly 40 captivating presentations and panels, this event will delve into the hottest topics in the field, including:
- Legal and Ethical Debates: Navigating the complex legal landscape and ethical considerations surrounding sextech and sex work.
- Inclusive Erotic Spaces: Examining representation and inclusivity in virtual realms and exploring how to create more equitable online experiences.
- Global Power Dynamics: Unpacking the impact of neoliberal globalization and neocolonialism on digital sex work.
- Wellness and Safety Online: Addressing the critical issues of health and safety in online environments.
- Technological Innovation and Social Change: Exploring how technology is shaping the future of sex work and social justice.
Featuring speakers from around the globe, including South Africa, France, Colombia, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Ireland, Australia, the United States, and Canada, this conference promises a diverse and thought-provoking experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peer-led sex worker organizations, community-based researchers, technology companies, and leading experts in the field. Together, we'll push the boundaries of knowledge and create a more equitable and inclusive future.
Register now and prepare to be inspired.
Sponsored by Vice-President Research & Innovation Scholarly Events and Outreach Fund; York University's Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Research Events Fund; OPIRG York; the Jack & Mae Nathanson Centre; York Centre for Asian Research; Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies; Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Excellence Fund; Centre for Feminist Research; the Harriet Tubman Institute; the Graduate Program in Film/Cinema & Media Arts; the Graduate Program in Communication and Culture; the Resource Centre for Public Sociology; the Department of Sociology; and the School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies at York University.