All 20 entries tagged Research

CDJ Plus

I've recently started doing some work for the Community Development Journal.

The journal has a new sister site, CDJ Plus:

CDJ Plus connects readers of the Community Development Journal with the wider community development world, to promote good communication, and exchange of information and ideas, between researchers, educators, practitioners, activists and citizens.

I'll be maintaining and updating the site on a regular basis from now on.

>>>Visit CDJ Plus here.

Ruth Pearce : 29 Mar 2012 18:14 |  Tags: Cdj Research |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Publication

My paper, "Inadvertant Praxis: What Can "Genderfork" Tell Us About Trans Feminism?" has been published in the current issue of MP: An Online Feminist Journal.

In the article, I examine a number of issues pertinent to trans feminism in the context of Genderfork, a gender-diverse Internet community.

>>>Read the special issue on "Transgender" here.

Ruth Pearce : 26 Mar 2012 12:20 |  Tags: Feminism Research Trans |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

An observation on the growing importance of social media

I’m currently working on a document that explores the methodological approach I am planning for my research into trans experiences of (primary) health provision.

In the paragraph I’m currently working on, I note the increased importance of social media to activism within trans communities. I cite Trans Media Watch as an example, noting the popularity of their Facebook page and Twitter feed.

>>>Read more at Trans Activist.

Ruth Pearce : 08 Mar 2012 14:57 |  Tags: PhD Research Trans |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Warwick CSWG Postgraduate Seminar Series – Spring Term Schedule

A somewhat belated post here I'm afraid! The first event was definitely a success, with some great feedback on an early draft of my "Genderforking" conference paper. There was also a fantastic last-minute contribution from Mark Carrigan, who postulated a connection between the "sexual revolution" and the emergence of a particular "asexual" identity in the early years of the 21st century.

The next two events promise to be equally interesting, with multi-disciplinary contributions from across the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Ruth Pearce : 25 Jan 2012 08:42 |  Tags: Feminism Gender PhD Research |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

An Obscene Post

Were you aware that the "Obscenity Trial of the Decade" was underway? No? Well, neither was I. It's not like it's received any attention in the mainstream media (unless you count a belated comment piece in the New Statesman), which is a little odd really.

>>>Read more at PhD Life.

Ruth Pearce : 05 Jan 2012 15:37 |  Tags: Research |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Andrew Hinderliter at "Spotlight on Asexuality"

Ruth Pearce : 17 Dec 2011 10:24 |  Tags: Asexuality Identity Repertoires Mind The Gap Research Video |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Mercedes Pöll at "Spotlight on Asexuality"

Ruth Pearce : 15 Dec 2011 09:54 |  Tags: Asexuality Identity Repertoires Mind The Gap Research Video |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Mark Carrigan at "Spotlight on Asexuality"

We're finally back on track with uploading videos from October's "Spotlight on Asexuality" event!

Ruth Pearce : 14 Dec 2011 10:54 |  Tags: Asexuality Identity Repertoires Mind The Gap Research Video |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Olivier Cormier–Otaño at "Spotlight on Asexuality"

The first video from "Spotlight on Asexuality" is up on Youtube!

Ruth Pearce : 14 Nov 2011 08:00 |  Tags: Asexuality Identity Repertoires Mind The Gap Research Video |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Gender, Bodies & Technology: (Dis)Integrating Frames

My paper, "Genderforking: deconstructing gender norms in a community blog", has been accepted for the second Gender Bodies and Technology conference. The conference, which is hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Virginia Tech, will take place on 26th-28th April 2012 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA.

I'm very excited at the prospect of presenting my work in this setting! I've never attended a conference outside of the UK before, and the conference itself - an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationships(s) between gender and technology - should be fascinating, so it will certainly be an experience to remember.

Ruth Pearce : 03 Nov 2011 08:00 |  Tags: PhD Research Trans |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem