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BSA REGIONAL POSTGRADUATE SEMINAR: SEXUALISATION: A CAUSE FOR CONCERN? July 5th 2011: School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield The increasing sexualisation of Western Society and the increase in media technologies is cited as a major concern, particularly in relation to public health, with rates of STIs and abortion on the increase, and teenage conceptions the highest in Europe.Yet, as noted by Peter and Lupton (1995), this deterministic, governmental approach to risk should not be taken for granted. Research into this field is in its infancy, and presents significant ethical and practical challenges. We are pleased to announce this one day seminar, sponsored by the British Sociological Association which will open and explore the sexualisation and sexual health from a sociological lens. It provides summative, thought provoking key note presentations, and emerging research from post graduate researchers in the field. The event will be of interest to postgraduate researchers, academics and practitioners working in the broad field of sexualities, health and illness. Programme 09.00- 10.00: Registration & Coffee 10.00-10.10: Introduction 10.10-10.25: Policy Overview & Context, Steve Slack, Director, Centre for Sexual Health & HIV 10.25-11.25 ‘Mainstreaming Sex’, Professor Feona Attwood, Sheffield Hallam University, Keynote Speaker 11.25-11.35 Grab a Coffee 11.30-12.30 ‘Normal’ Sex in psychosexual therapy, Dr Meg Barker, Open University 12.30-13.00 Lunch 13.00-13.30 “Sexualised Culture: A Cause for concern? Clare Bale, PhD Candidate, University of Sheffield. 13.30-14.00, "Young People's Use of Sexual Online Content: Nature and emerging discourses" Despina Chronaki, PHD Candidate, Institute of Education 14.00-14.30 ‘What is 'Good sex'?: Young peoples' understandings and experiences of pleasure in sex and relationships, Ester McGeeney, Research Student, The Open University 14.30 -15.15 ‘A Discourse for All Seasons’ Dr Clarissa Smith, University of Sunderland 15.15 -15.30 Break 16.00- 17.00 ‘What else can a sexy body do? Professor Nick Fox, Sheffield University, Keynote Speaker 17.00 -17.30, Plenary Discussion For further information or to book online visit: http://www.britsoc.co.uk/events/postgrad.htm Costs: BSA members - FREE, Non members - £25. BOOK NOW! Feona Attwood http://feonaattwood.com/ http://onscenity.org/ http://www.pornresearch.org/ -------------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA mailing list -------------------------------------------------------- To manage your subscription or unsubscribe from the MECCSA list, please visit: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MECCSA&A=1 ------------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA is the subject association for the field of media, communication and cultural studies in UK Higher Education. Membership is open to all who teach and research these subjects in HE institutions, via either institutional or individual membership. The field includes film and TV production, journalism, radio, photography, creative writing, publishing, interactive media and the web; and it includes higher education for media practice as well as for media studies. This mailing list is a free service from MeCCSA and is not restricted to members. For further information, please visit: http://www.meccsa.org.uk/ --------------------------------------------------------