After two days of intense discussions, during which the politics of sexuality in Asia were examined from a variety of angles, the chairs of the four sessions were invited to [...]Read more
In its second day, the Asian Regional Dialogue on Sexuality and Geopolitics addressed two critical realms that intersect with each other and have critical impacts on gender and sexuality constructs: [...]Read more
The second session of the meeting discussed aspects related to the negotiation of multiple sexual identities being politically expressed within Asia, but are denied recognition by states. However, some are [...]Read more
This session brought to the larger audience that was at 2009 IASSCS Conference a synthesis of the discussions held at the first Asia Regional Dialogue on Sexuality and Geoplitics, Hanoi, [...]Read more
In the first session of the Asian Regional Dialogue on Sexuality and Geopolitics, held in the Sofitel Plaza Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam on April 10th, 2009, participants had the chance [...]Read more
Asia, with its high-income countries and rapidly industrializing centers rising in the midst of widespread poverty and regional inequalities, is a primary source and locus of international migration of, often, [...]Read more
Recent statistics show that almost 40 per cent of internet users in the world are living in Asia. For many Asians, the rapid expansion of networking technologies, including internet and [...]Read more
The juxtaposition of “Condom” and “Viagra” in the title of the proposed session is to indicate that there are different perceptions and values centering on the various types of sex-related [...]Read more
This session would aim to peel away the layers of meaning that exist between the personal and political. It would cover religion, culture, class, sexualities, gender and various other permutations [...]Read more
DAY 1 – April, 10th – 1st session – Viagra vs. Condoms: unequal partners? In the first session of the Asian Regional Dialogue on Sexuality and Geopolitics, held in Hanoi, [...]Read more
Negotiating multiple identities To peel away the layers of meaning that exist between the personal and political, this session will cover religion, culture, class, sexualities, gender and various other permutations [...]Read more
In order to prepare for the Asia Regional Dialogue, a regional Task Force was formed with the goal of identifying key themes and key individuals in the region who can [...]Read more
NEW! The final report of the discussions held at the Asian Dialogue on Sexuality and Geopolitics is already available! Click here to download (PDF).Read more
It was agreed that the broad focus of the Dialogue would be on the politics of sexuality: the political processes, actors and outcomes that have shaped sexuality and sexuality-related issues [...]Read more
