Kate Davison
@queerstorian.bsky.social
Lecturer in the History of Sexuality @ University of Edinburgh | book (soon): ‘Aversion Therapy: A Transnational History of Sex, Psychiatry & the Cold War’ | PhD @ UniMelb, MA @ FU-Berlin | antifascist, anti-colonial, pro- 🇵🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🐾 | 🗣️🇩🇪🇦🇺 | member @ucu.org.uk
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Kate Davison
@queerstorian.bsky.social
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An Inclusive History of LGBTQ+ Aversion Therapy: Past Harms and Future Address in a UK Context - Kate Davison, Katherine Hubbard, Sarah Marks, Hel Spandler, Rebecca Wynter, 2024
From the 1950s, aversion therapy gained an international foothold as a behaviourist means to alter what was then considered ‘deviant’ behaviour. Using primary r...
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Latest publication: ‘An Inclusive History of LGBTQ+ Aversion Therapy: Past Harms and Future Address in a UK Context’.
Co-authored with four excellent collaborators including @rebeccawynter.bsky.social (the others are not here yet).
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Co-authored with four excellent collaborators including @rebeccawynter.bsky.social (the others are not here yet).
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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This has been a journey! @christopherewing.bsky.social and I are proud to announce the forthcoming publication (with Palgrave) of "Reading Queer Media in the German Speaking World" bringing together the work of brilliant historians and German studies scholars working on queer 🇦🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭 printed media
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This has been a journey! @christopherewing.bsky.social and I are proud to announce the forthcoming publication (with Palgrave) of "Reading Queer Media in the German Speaking World" bringing together the work of brilliant historians and German studies scholars working on queer 🇦🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭 printed media
Very excited!
Now the contract is signed etc we're very pleased to share this news. Please do follow the below account to keep up to date with what we're doing. #GenderHistory
We are delighted to announce that Gender & History now has a new home at the University of Edinburgh. With thanks to the Sheffield team who did a stellar job for the last five years. hca.ed.ac.uk/gender-histo...
#Skystorians #GenderHistory @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social
#Skystorians #GenderHistory @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Very excited!
🎯🎯🎯
“only two paths remain: either a Jewish, messianic, genocidal state, or a truly democratic state for all its citizens.
…Zionism, in all its forms, cannot be cleansed of the stain of this crime. It must be brought to an end.”
“only two paths remain: either a Jewish, messianic, genocidal state, or a truly democratic state for all its citizens.
…Zionism, in all its forms, cannot be cleansed of the stain of this crime. It must be brought to an end.”
Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is our only remedy
The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root.
By Orly Noy.
www.972mag.com/israel-holoc...
The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root.
By Orly Noy.
www.972mag.com/israel-holoc...
Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is the remedy
The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root.
www.972mag.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:48 AM
🎯🎯🎯
“only two paths remain: either a Jewish, messianic, genocidal state, or a truly democratic state for all its citizens.
…Zionism, in all its forms, cannot be cleansed of the stain of this crime. It must be brought to an end.”
“only two paths remain: either a Jewish, messianic, genocidal state, or a truly democratic state for all its citizens.
…Zionism, in all its forms, cannot be cleansed of the stain of this crime. It must be brought to an end.”
Eye-watering figures here. The UK Higher Education sector is a wild west for business profits, job losses and skyrocketing fees.
There's lots more to say about @davidharvie.bsky.social and my findings. Please read the report to support union action & honour those who shared experiences.
I'll finish with an eyeopening stat: the hidden, 'backdoor' redundancies affecting *11,500* people. 11,500 HIDDEN job cuts. This must end.
I'll finish with an eyeopening stat: the hidden, 'backdoor' redundancies affecting *11,500* people. 11,500 HIDDEN job cuts. This must end.
September 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Eye-watering figures here. The UK Higher Education sector is a wild west for business profits, job losses and skyrocketing fees.
If you or anyone you know works/studies at University of Edinburgh, please ensure they have signed this petition to Court (governing body) calling on UoE to divest from genocide. So far 670+ staff and 800+ student/alumni signatures - not bad, but we can do better!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Emergency Court Session Now: Divest From Israel’s Genocide
Since the beginning of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza in October 2023, students and staff at the University of Edinburgh have mobilised an unprecedented multiethnic and multireligious divestment mov...
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September 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If you or anyone you know works/studies at University of Edinburgh, please ensure they have signed this petition to Court (governing body) calling on UoE to divest from genocide. So far 670+ staff and 800+ student/alumni signatures - not bad, but we can do better!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🙌 22 months late but huge: @johnswinney.bsky.social calls for UK govt. to SANCTION and END ARMS SALES to Israel = the 2 key demands of the Palestine solidarity movt. in the UK (incl. the “terrorists”). Hoping it also pressures Scottish universities eg. @edinburghuni.bsky.social to finally divest.
NEW: John Swinney has urged the Prime Minister to recall the UK Parliament immediately in the wake of Israel’s 'outrageous and unacceptable' planned assault on Gaza
🗣️ 'The international community cannot look away from this'
🗣️ 'The international community cannot look away from this'
John Swinney urges Keir Starmer to recall UK Parliament over Israel's assault on Gaza
www.thenational.scot
August 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🙌 22 months late but huge: @johnswinney.bsky.social calls for UK govt. to SANCTION and END ARMS SALES to Israel = the 2 key demands of the Palestine solidarity movt. in the UK (incl. the “terrorists”). Hoping it also pressures Scottish universities eg. @edinburghuni.bsky.social to finally divest.
Irvine Welsh - get in the bin.
August 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Irvine Welsh - get in the bin.
Kindertransport 2.0
August 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Kindertransport 2.0
10/10, no notes
@thebetootaadvocate.bsky.social
@thebetootaadvocate.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
10/10, no notes
@thebetootaadvocate.bsky.social
@thebetootaadvocate.bsky.social
Why collective refusal is the only option.
Reading this, I recalled the time a white, cis-het man (ostensibly my equal; I later learned he was being paid at 4 grade steps above me for no reason) said “y’know all these sexist micro-aggressions in the workplace you talk about? I just don’t see them!”)
Reading this, I recalled the time a white, cis-het man (ostensibly my equal; I later learned he was being paid at 4 grade steps above me for no reason) said “y’know all these sexist micro-aggressions in the workplace you talk about? I just don’t see them!”)
July 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Why collective refusal is the only option.
Reading this, I recalled the time a white, cis-het man (ostensibly my equal; I later learned he was being paid at 4 grade steps above me for no reason) said “y’know all these sexist micro-aggressions in the workplace you talk about? I just don’t see them!”)
Reading this, I recalled the time a white, cis-het man (ostensibly my equal; I later learned he was being paid at 4 grade steps above me for no reason) said “y’know all these sexist micro-aggressions in the workplace you talk about? I just don’t see them!”)
This follows the BMA passing a motion supporting gender affirming care last month. So the BMA is now clear on both trans & Palestinian autonomy and self-determination. *The BMA*
July 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This follows the BMA passing a motion supporting gender affirming care last month. So the BMA is now clear on both trans & Palestinian autonomy and self-determination. *The BMA*
MUST WATCH/LISTEN!
Thank you @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social for battling this in court so that it’s all on the public record—you speak for those (likely hundreds, if not thousands) of us who have had similar/adjacent experiences but are gagged by NDAs & confidentiality clauses. 🙏
Thank you @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social for battling this in court so that it’s all on the public record—you speak for those (likely hundreds, if not thousands) of us who have had similar/adjacent experiences but are gagged by NDAs & confidentiality clauses. 🙏
OUT NOW I unpack the legal showdown in Lattouf v ABC that not only exposed breathtaking incompetence at the broadcaster but also the hidden power and influence of lobby groups.
Full podcast out now:
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
On YouTube to watch in full:
youtu.be/qDn2m-RFCy4?...
Full podcast out now:
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
On YouTube to watch in full:
youtu.be/qDn2m-RFCy4?...
July 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
MUST WATCH/LISTEN!
Thank you @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social for battling this in court so that it’s all on the public record—you speak for those (likely hundreds, if not thousands) of us who have had similar/adjacent experiences but are gagged by NDAs & confidentiality clauses. 🙏
Thank you @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social for battling this in court so that it’s all on the public record—you speak for those (likely hundreds, if not thousands) of us who have had similar/adjacent experiences but are gagged by NDAs & confidentiality clauses. 🙏
Impressive analysis of what appears to be a rather damning dossier — compiled within 24 hours because EHRC only responded to the FOI request *after* it’s consultation deadline yesterday. Thank you @tacc.org.uk 🙏
July 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Impressive analysis of what appears to be a rather damning dossier — compiled within 24 hours because EHRC only responded to the FOI request *after* it’s consultation deadline yesterday. Thank you @tacc.org.uk 🙏
1/ Peerless! @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social named exclusively in UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories @franceskalbs.bsky.social’s latest report due to its investments in genocide (esp. tech). It says:
July 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
1/ Peerless! @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social named exclusively in UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories @franceskalbs.bsky.social’s latest report due to its investments in genocide (esp. tech). It says:
Brilliant result of militant, unrelenting strike action!
June 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Brilliant result of militant, unrelenting strike action!
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Streeting banned puberty-blockers despite there being no evidence whatsoever that they are dangerous, and now plenty of evidence (including my own peer-reviewed research) that banning them is harmful.
However…
He enthusiastically promoted weight loss drugs however, and now people are being harmed
However…
He enthusiastically promoted weight loss drugs however, and now people are being harmed
June 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Streeting banned puberty-blockers despite there being no evidence whatsoever that they are dangerous, and now plenty of evidence (including my own peer-reviewed research) that banning them is harmful.
However…
He enthusiastically promoted weight loss drugs however, and now people are being harmed
However…
He enthusiastically promoted weight loss drugs however, and now people are being harmed
Not sure what a 'sexed' toilet is anyway, tbh. Toilets are inanimate.
goodlawproject.org/ehrc-formall...
goodlawproject.org/ehrc-formall...
EHRC formally abandons single-sex toilet stipulation | Good Law Project
The EHRC’s rushed guidance caused harm from the moment it was released. But now they’re u-turning.
goodlawproject.org
June 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Not sure what a 'sexed' toilet is anyway, tbh. Toilets are inanimate.
goodlawproject.org/ehrc-formall...
goodlawproject.org/ehrc-formall...
Where my ALP/Labour hacks at?
*RIDDLE FOR MEETING PROCEDURE NERDS*
Without giving you the context, give me a *democratic* solution to this👇
A motion + 4 amendments are tabled at a union meeting. Instead of voting in the meeting they will be sent out to 3k members for electronic ballot. A decision must be reached within 3 days.
Without giving you the context, give me a *democratic* solution to this👇
A motion + 4 amendments are tabled at a union meeting. Instead of voting in the meeting they will be sent out to 3k members for electronic ballot. A decision must be reached within 3 days.
June 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Where my ALP/Labour hacks at?
*RIDDLE FOR MEETING PROCEDURE NERDS*
Without giving you the context, give me a *democratic* solution to this👇
A motion + 4 amendments are tabled at a union meeting. Instead of voting in the meeting they will be sent out to 3k members for electronic ballot. A decision must be reached within 3 days.
Without giving you the context, give me a *democratic* solution to this👇
A motion + 4 amendments are tabled at a union meeting. Instead of voting in the meeting they will be sent out to 3k members for electronic ballot. A decision must be reached within 3 days.
June 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
*RIDDLE FOR MEETING PROCEDURE NERDS*
Without giving you the context, give me a *democratic* solution to this👇
A motion + 4 amendments are tabled at a union meeting. Instead of voting in the meeting they will be sent out to 3k members for electronic ballot. A decision must be reached within 3 days.
Without giving you the context, give me a *democratic* solution to this👇
A motion + 4 amendments are tabled at a union meeting. Instead of voting in the meeting they will be sent out to 3k members for electronic ballot. A decision must be reached within 3 days.
Reposted by Kate Davison
Remembering that Starmer doesn't have a favourite book or poem, and doesn't dream
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed he does not think Belfast rap trio Kneecap's planned Glastonbury Festival performance is "appropriate"
Starmer claims Kneecap Glastonbury set 'not appropriate'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed he does not think Belfast rap trio Kneecap's planned Glastonbury Festival performance is "appropriate".
www.rte.ie
June 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Remembering that Starmer doesn't have a favourite book or poem, and doesn't dream
‘Kitchen said he wanted other Australians to be aware that “cleaning” their phones wouldn’t necessarily mean they would be able to get their Esta approved upon arrival in the US. “They had already prepared a file on me and already knew everything about me”.’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
June 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
‘Kitchen said he wanted other Australians to be aware that “cleaning” their phones wouldn’t necessarily mean they would be able to get their Esta approved upon arrival in the US. “They had already prepared a file on me and already knew everything about me”.’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Today’s news inspired me to enjoy a double bill of Black lesbian resistance films this evening, both advocating collective revolutionary truth against disinformation ❤️🔥✊🏾
#borninflames1983
#thewatermelonwoman1996
#borninflames1983
#thewatermelonwoman1996
June 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today’s news inspired me to enjoy a double bill of Black lesbian resistance films this evening, both advocating collective revolutionary truth against disinformation ❤️🔥✊🏾
#borninflames1983
#thewatermelonwoman1996
#borninflames1983
#thewatermelonwoman1996
Proud as punch to be quoted in this judgement describing AHF as ‘propaganda promoting hatred of trans women’ with ‘no academic merit’, full of statements that ‘are false, untrue, based on hearsay or anecdotal evidence, or use shoddy methodology that would fail a first year assignment’,
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Proud as punch to be quoted in this judgement describing AHF as ‘propaganda promoting hatred of trans women’ with ‘no academic merit’, full of statements that ‘are false, untrue, based on hearsay or anecdotal evidence, or use shoddy methodology that would fail a first year assignment’,
Reposted by Kate Davison
Our branch stands firmly for trans inclusion and trans equality, and will not cease in protesting against discriminatory and inflammatory claims about trans people!
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404...
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404...
Employment Tribunal rejects claims University and College Union discriminated against members on grounds of their gender critical beliefs
The University and College Union has successfully defended claims against it in an Employment Tribunal from two UCU members who claim they had been discriminated against and harassed by the union beca...
www.ucu.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our branch stands firmly for trans inclusion and trans equality, and will not cease in protesting against discriminatory and inflammatory claims about trans people!
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404...
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404...
Heroic effort by @gbuttars.bsky.social (then-president of UCU Edinburgh) and Lena Wånggren (then-president of UCU Scotland), who represented the UCU at the Tribunal 🙏🦾
All claims against @ucu.org.uk fail and have been dismissed by the tribunal. This is an important victory for our union, our movement and for LGBTQ+ people www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404... 1/2
Employment Tribunal rejects claims University and College Union discriminated against members on grounds of their gender critical beliefs
The University and College Union has successfully defended claims against it in an Employment Tribunal from two UCU members who claim they had been discriminated against and harassed by the union beca...
www.ucu.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Heroic effort by @gbuttars.bsky.social (then-president of UCU Edinburgh) and Lena Wånggren (then-president of UCU Scotland), who represented the UCU at the Tribunal 🙏🦾