“Class distinctions do not die; they merely learn new ways of expressing themselves” (Hoggart, 1989, cited in Crew, 2021). I would like to dedicate this blog to all of the women whose resolve and dedication to education inspire me every day. I would also like to thank everybody around me who is supportive of innovation […]
Tag Archives: stripper
October
29
Cite the strippers
posted by plasticdollheads
“Our struggles can have meaning and our privileges- however precarious under patriarchy- can be justified only if they help to change the lives of women whose gifts- and whose very being, continue to be thwarted and silenced” (Adrienne Rich, 1979, p.38). On my modules I have always encouraged and promoted radical citation practices. Alongside peer-reviewed […]
May
28
Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry module sources
posted by plasticdollheads
I run an award-winning module at the University of Liverpool called Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry. You can read more here. I would like to thank Professor Maggie O’Neill and Dr Alison Jobe for the inspiration and all those at the original Sex Work Research Hub who helped me to design this module. I […]
September
01
Talk at Bloc Projects Sheffield
posted by plasticdollheads
Yesterday I gave a performative talk at Bloc Projects in Sheffield. This was part of Alison J. Carr’s ‘Into The Spotlight’ exhibition. Thank you to my wonderful friend Jess who took this photograph. I recently gave sensory guided walks for FACT in Liverpool which I blogged about here. Yesterday was a brilliant experience, I […]
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. […]
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 […]
December
07
Lap dancing closures in Leeds (2013)
posted by plasticdollheads
Photo courtesy of this blog post about the club closures. Blog updated to include Prof Phil Hubbard’s post. I am absolutely horrified and furious to read the news that 3 lap-dancing clubs in Leeds must close. I have been following the activities online for over 12 months, here and here. My thoughts are […]
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