Life goes full circle and that is something that constantly astounds me. 20 years since first entering the sex industry I lead an award-winning module Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry here at the University of Liverpool. First thing’s first after a weekend where harm reduction has been attacked in the media. This blog represents […]
Tag Archives: lap dancing
January
19
Pole Dance Pedagogy
posted by plasticdollheads
I am currently writing a chapter centered on these experiences and was inspired to share a little here (read procrastinate). Twitter and my blog have been invaluable tools for me to develop my ideas and receive feedback, and I wish to thank all of those people who read this blog and offer comments. Marking essays […]
November
09
I stand with lap dancers
posted by plasticdollheads
Another day and another lazy piece churned out in the press by a privileged middle class women who is happy to use the subject of lap dancing to get her fee. I am not going to link it because it’s the same conflated mess you can find anywhere. It is not helpful to […]
August
09
‘Real Work’ FACT Liverpool
posted by plasticdollheads
I am very excited to be designing and delivering some sensory guided walks for FACT Liverpool/ Arts Council England. The walks are sold out, but the link is here. You can sign up to the waiting list. The walks are part of the ‘Real Work’ exhibition by Liz Magic Laser/ Candice Breitz. […]
June
14
Spearmint Rhino and Gaslighting Feminists
posted by plasticdollheads
I wrote about ‘Not Buying It’ and stripping here. For those new to the issue, a campaign group called Not Buying It paid men to go into lap dancing clubs in Sheffield, Manchester and Camden and film naked women without their consent. A press release from Not Buying It is here. It […]
August
03
Yes a Stripper
posted by plasticdollheads
Recently there has been the #yesastripper hashtag, where dancers have been taking back control of their portrayal. And let’s not forget that this is a classed issue. You like Burlesque but hate strippers? Because middle-class nudity has always been more respectable than the working-class harlots taking their clothes off for much-needed cash. The ‘dirty’ working […]
November
17
High Fives to Edinburgh University Feminist Society
posted by plasticdollheads
I have reproduced this from the Edinburgh University Feminist Society facebook page, not to be confused with the Edinburgh Fem Soc that is on twitter. This shows how certain ‘Feminist’ organisations work… others use same tactics as you will read here and also here. Massive high fives to Edinburgh University Feminist Society, and massive respect […]
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