50265 - Sexualities in Turbulent Times: Capitalist Crises, Democratic Decadence, and Right Wing Proto-Fascism

Description

Our world is in chaos. Geopolitical tensions remain high, with ongoing, genocidal wars in Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, and other regions. Eroding democracy, rising authoritarianism, and political polarization contribute to global precariousness. Climate change causes various disruptions, while economic uncertainties persist. This panel will explore how these turbulent forces shape contemporary sexualities and impact people's intimate lives globally, and rethink what sexual justice and transnational solidarities mean in difficult times.

Sub Unit

• Section on Sociology of Sexualities / Sexualities in Turbulent Times: Capitalist Crises, Democratic Decadence, and Right Wing Proto-Fascism

Presider

• Cati Connell, Boston University

Panelists

• Blu Buchanan, University of North Carolina-Asheville

• Kelsy Burke, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Vrushali Patil, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Session Organizers

• Shantel Gabrieal Buggs, Florida State University

• Alithia Zamantakis, Northwestern University

• Cristián Valenzuela-Méndez, Northwestern University