Education Resources for LGBT Philanthropy
Compiled by Arcus Foundation (special thanks to Garrett Sander), January 2017. The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive and fluid list of
Sexual Politics Round-up in 2016
As 2017 begins, SPW highlights the main events and trends as well as tensions and challenges traversing sexual politics worldwide. January In January, the Zika
Sexuality, Health and Society – Latin American Journal
The 24th issue of Sexualidad, Salud y Sociedad marks its eighth year of systematic publication and presents an expressive illustration of its central themes and objectives.
Sexual Politics in late October and November 2016
November began with a resounding shift in global politics: Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. As the reactions flooded through the world
Brazilian Supreme Court opinion re-ignites the abortion rights debate
In the midst of the conservative restoration that has swept Brazil in 2016, on November 29th, the First Chamber of the Brazilian Supreme Court – in which five of the eleven judges have a seat – has issued, an unexpected decision arguing in favor of decriminalization of abortion
The controversy surrounding gender: a central question of (sexual) politics in Colombia
By Mara Vivero. In this text I will present some elements on gender ideology, its antecedents and contemporary uses and secondly I will refer to the Colombian case, as one of the cases in which the term “gender ideology” has been used as part of a conservative rhetorical strategy to the constant interfaces between religious and political sectors that oppose the changes that have occurred in society in terms of gender and sexuality.
Emergence, an Artistic Journal of Women and Gender non-conforming Africans
Women have a lot of interesting stories. So many cool, sad, sexy, funny and strange stories. Stories that inspire and stories that make you shake
Local Representation and Party Politics: Transexual and Travesti Candidates in Brazil
At a time in which electoral processes are undermining democracy not only in Brazil, but also in many other countries, electoral results can give in sight to many questions regarding the foundations of the democratic process.
Brazilian Activists Outsmart Facebook’s Censorship of the Female Nipple
In September 2016, psychologist and blogger Letícia Bahia and photographer Julia Rodrigues launched the campaign Mamilo Livre (Free Nipple), featuring print portraits of both men and women with bare chests, aiming to challenge objectification of women’s breasts and advocate individual sovereignty over one’s body. As the campaign encouraged people to print photos from the campaign’s website and post them in public spaces, the posters were seen in many Brazilian cities.
Katia Sepúlveda: domestic devices
The 32nd São Paulo Bienal, which ends in December, features works by 81 artists from 33 countries, among which 46 are women. This strong presence