If you are new to my blog and perhaps a student interested in the sex industry, this post is for you. It addresses some of the many issues and questions frequently raised. It’s also for me as a space for gathering different ideas together, and connecting up what I have been writing here for the […]
Tag Archives: Sex worker
May
06
Sex work charity fundraising
posted by plasticdollheads
Calling all university feminist societies, why not promote this excellent cause? Genesis Leeds are walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise funds for the crucial work they do. Perhaps you could arrange your own event to support Genesis here? You can find out more about the challenge and how to donate here. Genesis are a […]
March
28
Call for papers! Blurred Lines: The Contested Nature of Sex Work in a Changing Social Landscape
posted by plasticdollheads
We are very excited to announce our call for papers! Please note the extended deadline is 30th June 2014. Guest Edition – Graduate Journal of Social Science Call for Papers Blurred Lines: The Contested Nature of Sex Work in a Changing Social Landscape Editors:Gemma Ahearne, Leeds Metropolitan University Laura Connelly, University of Leeds Laura Jarvis-King, […]
February
26
Feminist Whores? Exploring Feminist Debates Around Violence, Sex Work & Porn
posted by plasticdollheads
I have cut and paste the conference information below, this looks like a fantastic event with incredible speakers. The Crime and Conflict Research Centre at Middlesex University is delighted to announce this year’s annual conference theme: Feminist Whores? Exploring Feminist Debates Around Violence, Sex Work and Pornography Feminism has traditionally had an uncomfortable relationship with […]
January
31
Call for papers! Sexed Spaces
posted by plasticdollheads
I am very excited to announce our call for papers. The deadline for abstracts is very tight, 11th February, so please do share widely and contact us for any extra information. The Royal Geographical Conference website is here 26th to 29th August 2014, held at Imperial College London. We aim for this to be a […]
October
16
Supporting Sex Workers in Custody and Post Release event
posted by plasticdollheads
So for those who follow my twitter, you will know I attended a fabulous event yesterday at Askham Grange prison. And for those who received messages from me saying I can’t take my phone inside as I am going to prison, (to a chorus of “it’s about time”) now you know why. It was a […]
August
26
Sex work PhD researchers
posted by plasticdollheads
Since I started in January, I am fortunate enough to have met quite a few sex workers, researchers and key figures at conferences events and on twitter. From 1st October, I will be starting my full time studentship at Leeds Met, (though am still based in Liverpool) and am keener than ever to connect with […]
