311 - Thematic Session. Sexuality and Space or Place

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Abstract

This panel reflects on the organization of sexualities within different kinds of spaces and places, including ephemeral and transformed spaces. From the Pride parade to the gay neighborhood, this panel considers the role of different spaces in supporting and cultivating sexual cultures. This panel engages with questions of sexuality and space with attention to the ephemerality of some queer spaces.

Sub Unit

• Thematic Sessions

Session Organizer

• Amy L. Stone, Trinity University

Presider

• Eve Ilana Shapiro, University of California-Santa Barbara

Panelists

• Japonica Brown-Saracino, Boston University

• Amin Ghaziani, University of British Columbia

• Amy L. Stone, Trinity University

• Katherine McFarland Bruce, Elon University

Discussant

• Eve Ilana Shapiro, University of California-Santa Barbara