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Join the ‘Sexuality and Violence’ E-Discussion Forum! The Resource Centre conducts structured, time-bound, moderated e-discussion forums on various topics related to sexuality through-out the year. So far we have had discussions on Sexual Pleasure, Sexuality, and Rights; Sexuality and Censorship; Sexuality and Rights for Young People; Sexual Concerns — Approaches and Management; and, Diverse Genders and Sexualities. Archives can be viewed on the website at www.asiasrc.org/forum.php. The sixth E-Discussion forum is on 'Sexuality and Violence' and is scheduled for November 15, 2006 to January 15, 2007. What do we mean by violence and what are its inter-connections with sexuality? What are the ways in which violence manifests itself in the realm of sexuality? Who are the people who are violated against because of their sexuality and gender? Are there people who are more violated or marginalized because of their sexuality? How is violence represented in popular media? What is the role of the State in dealing with matters of sexuality and violence? How do class, caste, gender, race, religion, sexual preference and other variables play a role in the matters of sexuality and violence? The questions (and answers) are endless and we hope to use this space to begin trying to deconstruct some of the more nuanced aspects around these issues. The topics we will be covering include tracing the connections between sexuality and violence, exploring the various ways in which sexuality and violence affect different communities in diverse ways, media and representation and also how the State plays a role in dealing with certain kinds of sexual violence while excluding and sometimes even perpetrating and perpetuating others. These are only some of the questions and debates we will be considering in the upcoming forum discussion. We hope to engage a diverse range of people and ideas on this issue. To join the forum and view the discussion, please visit our website at www.asiasrc.org and follow the instructions after clicking on the link to E-Forum Discussions. We look forward to your participation in an exciting and lively dialogue! Read In Plainspeak Online Every publication of In Plainspeak is available to download in PDF format on the South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on Sexuality website www.asiasrc.org. To receive a hard copy of In Plainspeak, just send your mailing address to resourcecentre@tarshi.net. Browse our website at www.asiasrc.org The website contains information about Resource Centre programmes, a database of library materials, links to organizational and electronic resources throughout the region, links to journals, news articles, an online poll, and announcements. Contribute to In Plainspeak Calling all Artists and Writers! We hope to showcase a diverse range of images throughout the magazine in each issue. In Plainspeak is calling for pictures, drawings, paintings, graphics, images, and paintings related to sexuality for inclusion in the magazine. Submissions should be sent to resourcecentre@tarshi.net. We want to hear your stories! We are inviting submissions for The ‘I’ Column for the next issue of In Plainspeak. This column features a personal and specific account of how individuals see sexual rights as affecting them and highlight either affirmation or violation of those rights. If you want to share your experience, please send us a 500 word essay to resourcecentre@tarshi.net by January 10, 2007. Visit the Resource Centre Library The South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on Sexuality library hosts a collection of classic and contemporary books on sexuality, fiction, newsletters, CDROMs, newsletters, organisational material, electronic files, conference papers, journals and other periodicals, on sexuality, reproductive health, and rights. The library is open to use by professionals working in the field, NGOs, academics, researchers, and students. The library page is hosted on the Resource Centre website (www.asiasrc.org). Users can access web links to many useful journals, browse the library catalogue for information on materials in the library, and send search queries to the librarian.
Library Hours: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Give us Your Feedback! What did you think of this issue of In Plainspeak? We welcome any comments, suggestions, or ideas for how we can make improve our work. Please send your feedback to resourcecentre@tarshi.net. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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