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There are still a small number of spaces available on this previously advertised (see below) for those who are interested in attending There are about 20 confirmed participants so far, but space for a few more. Full details can be found at the SSQRG website:
http://ssqrg.org/reading/
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Dear All,
The Space, Sexualities and Queer Research Group invites you to participate in our Spring Reading Weekend which will take place on the 10th-12th May 2013 in Hebden Bridge at Mama Weirdigans, The Birchcliffe Centre. Please note that the event starts at 3pm on the Friday to enable people to travel off-peak.
This reading weekend will be a great opportunity to discuss issues of space, sexuality, intimacy and gender outside of the confines of the academic conference. We©öll be reading a range of interdisciplinary texts (from geography, feminist theory, legal studies and sociology). Alongside the readings there©öll also be time to socialise, meet other scholars working in similar fields, plenty of time for reading and reflection and free time to explore Hebden Bridge and its surroundings.
The event is open to all who have an interest in the spatialities of sexuality and gender. Postgraduate and early-career researchers are particularly welcome.
Cost (to include accommodation and food):
Waged: ¡Ì110
Postgraduates or unwaged: ¡Ì55
The weekend will have 4 thematic sessions.
- Feminist and queer geographies
- Homonationalism
- Sexualities and religion
- Troubling Intersectionality
Readings will include articles and excerpts from works by Michael Brown, Janet Halley, Larry Knopp, Jasbir Puar, Carl Stychin, Robyn Wiegman and Melissa Wright.
All readings will be sent electronically to participants. We will endeavour to arrange for paper copies to be sent to those who do not have access to free printing.
We will also be running a session on academic careers and development, which will be a participatory workshop aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers.
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