CIGS Leeds
@cigsleeds.bsky.social
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies is based in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, Leeds University.
https://gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/
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Just one photo I know I have permission to use. Me presenting mine and Qiqi Huang’s paper on fertility avoidance strategies in China.
June 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Just one photo I know I have permission to use. Me presenting mine and Qiqi Huang’s paper on fertility avoidance strategies in China.
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🌟 New Article Alert! 🌟
Exciting news from the School of Sociology and Social Policy! Our colleagues are making strides in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Interested in learning more? 📖 ➡️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Exciting news from the School of Sociology and Social Policy! Our colleagues are making strides in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Interested in learning more? 📖 ➡️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Pioneering LGBTQ+ research: celebrating Pride Month at the School of Sociology and Social Policy
To celebrate Pride Month, we are highlighting how colleagues across the School of Sociology and Social Policy are pioneering LGBTQ+ research, and promoting diversity and inclusion through their work.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🌟 New Article Alert! 🌟
Exciting news from the School of Sociology and Social Policy! Our colleagues are making strides in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Interested in learning more? 📖 ➡️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Exciting news from the School of Sociology and Social Policy! Our colleagues are making strides in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Interested in learning more? 📖 ➡️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
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Just such a brilliant day at the #SexGenNorth event @cigsleeds.bsky.social today!! Excellent speakers including the amazing Toni Haastrup, Alison Phipps, @matildaf.bsky.social, and a host of other speakers and contributors from Hull, Edinburgh, York, Manchester etc. Go North!!
June 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Just such a brilliant day at the #SexGenNorth event @cigsleeds.bsky.social today!! Excellent speakers including the amazing Toni Haastrup, Alison Phipps, @matildaf.bsky.social, and a host of other speakers and contributors from Hull, Edinburgh, York, Manchester etc. Go North!!
Join us next week to the One day conference Gender in Global perspective
June 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Join us next week to the One day conference Gender in Global perspective
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I am extremely happy to share this article that I co-authored with Yuri Fraccaroli. This article is the result of Yuri's visit to the @sspatleeds.bsky.social , supported by the @acls1919.bsky.social
Link journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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May 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I am extremely happy to share this article that I co-authored with Yuri Fraccaroli. This article is the result of Yuri's visit to the @sspatleeds.bsky.social , supported by the @acls1919.bsky.social
Link journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Link journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Present at the 'Gender in Global Perspective' Conference!
On the 12th June 2025, @cigsleeds.bsky.social are hosting 'Gender In Global Perspective'.
They are currently welcoming proposals to present at the conference.
To get involved and for more information click here: ow.ly/foHI50VRQTy
On the 12th June 2025, @cigsleeds.bsky.social are hosting 'Gender In Global Perspective'.
They are currently welcoming proposals to present at the conference.
To get involved and for more information click here: ow.ly/foHI50VRQTy
One-day conference: Gender in Global perspective | Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies
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May 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Present at the 'Gender in Global Perspective' Conference!
On the 12th June 2025, @cigsleeds.bsky.social are hosting 'Gender In Global Perspective'.
They are currently welcoming proposals to present at the conference.
To get involved and for more information click here: ow.ly/foHI50VRQTy
On the 12th June 2025, @cigsleeds.bsky.social are hosting 'Gender In Global Perspective'.
They are currently welcoming proposals to present at the conference.
To get involved and for more information click here: ow.ly/foHI50VRQTy
One-day conference: Gender in Global perspective
June 12th 2025 (9:30am - 5pm).
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/one-day-conf...
June 12th 2025 (9:30am - 5pm).
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One-day conference: Gender in Global perspective | Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies
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May 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
One-day conference: Gender in Global perspective
June 12th 2025 (9:30am - 5pm).
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/one-day-conf...
June 12th 2025 (9:30am - 5pm).
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/one-day-conf...
CIGS join other research centres' Statement about Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010
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May 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
CIGS join other research centres' Statement about Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010
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We are pleased to share Dr @psimonetto.bsky.social most recent article 'Silicone agency and the making of female trans bodies in Argentina' which has been published in the Journal of Gender Studies.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#GenderStudies
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#GenderStudies
Silicone agency and the making of female trans bodies in Argentina
Silicone injection has been a key feature of trans’ gender affirmation practices in Argentina and Latin America, an experience shaped by the criminalization of this community. Despite the growing s...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We are pleased to share Dr @psimonetto.bsky.social most recent article 'Silicone agency and the making of female trans bodies in Argentina' which has been published in the Journal of Gender Studies.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#GenderStudies
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#GenderStudies
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University of Leeds Postgraduate Research Student travelled to Duke University, USA, for the Annual Feminist Theory Workshop ✏️ #Feministtheory
The trip was sponsored by @cigsleeds.bsky.social & @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Read about the trip in the article below:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
The trip was sponsored by @cigsleeds.bsky.social & @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Read about the trip in the article below:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
PGR student travels to the USA for the 18th annual Feminist Theory workshop
Postgraduate research student attended the annual Feminist Theory workshop in the USA, sponsored by the School of Sociology and Social Policy, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies.
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April 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
University of Leeds Postgraduate Research Student travelled to Duke University, USA, for the Annual Feminist Theory Workshop ✏️ #Feministtheory
The trip was sponsored by @cigsleeds.bsky.social & @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Read about the trip in the article below:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
The trip was sponsored by @cigsleeds.bsky.social & @sspatleeds.bsky.social
Read about the trip in the article below:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Join us and the Black Women's Project and the SSP Ethnic Minority Network in this interactive panel and workshop seeking to connect academic knowledge with students' activism.
7 May
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7 May
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April 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Join us and the Black Women's Project and the SSP Ethnic Minority Network in this interactive panel and workshop seeking to connect academic knowledge with students' activism.
7 May
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7 May
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Postgraduate research student Xingyi was sponsored by the School of Sociology and Social Policy, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies, to attend the 18th annual feminist theory workshop held at Duke University - read her experience
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PGR student travels to the USA for the 18th annual Feminist Theory workshop
Postgraduate research student attended the annual Feminist Theory workshop in the USA, sponsored by the School of Sociology and Social Policy, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies.
essl.leeds.ac.uk
April 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Postgraduate research student Xingyi was sponsored by the School of Sociology and Social Policy, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies, to attend the 18th annual feminist theory workshop held at Duke University - read her experience
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
This month you can keep joining our activities as part of the LGTBIQ+ history month
Next week you can join us in the Making Trans Histories Public: Wiki Edit-A-Thon
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/making-trans...
Next week you can join us in the Making Trans Histories Public: Wiki Edit-A-Thon
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/making-trans...
Making Trans Histories Public: Wiki Edit-A-Thon | Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk
February 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
This month you can keep joining our activities as part of the LGTBIQ+ history month
Next week you can join us in the Making Trans Histories Public: Wiki Edit-A-Thon
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/making-trans...
Next week you can join us in the Making Trans Histories Public: Wiki Edit-A-Thon
gender-studies.leeds.ac.uk/making-trans...
Thanks to everyone who joined us to the Panel: Queer Migration & Digital Practices - Co-hosted by CERS and CIGS
February 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Thanks to everyone who joined us to the Panel: Queer Migration & Digital Practices - Co-hosted by CERS and CIGS
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SSP's @psimonetto.bsky.social, Lecturer in Gender and Social Policy and @cigsleeds.bsky.social Director, has been awarded the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies by CLAGS @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social🎉🏳️⚧️
Read more about the award and Dr Simonetto's work:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Read more about the award and Dr Simonetto's work:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Lecturer in gender and social policy given award for groundbreaking book on transgender history
Dr Patricio Simonetto of the School of Sociology and Social Policy has been selected for the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies.
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February 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
SSP's @psimonetto.bsky.social, Lecturer in Gender and Social Policy and @cigsleeds.bsky.social Director, has been awarded the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies by CLAGS @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social🎉🏳️⚧️
Read more about the award and Dr Simonetto's work:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
Read more about the award and Dr Simonetto's work:
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...
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We're delighted to share that SSP's @psimonetto.bsky.social will be co-editing a new book series in Queer and Trans Histories by @manchesterup.bsky.social!
Find out more about the series and details of how to submit a proposal below 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@cigsleeds.bsky.social
#LGBTplusHM25
Find out more about the series and details of how to submit a proposal below 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@cigsleeds.bsky.social
#LGBTplusHM25
Calling researchers in Queer & Trans Histories ⚧️🌈
This #LGBTplusHM25 we want your proposals for our new series.
Ed. by the UK’s first permanently endowed professor in LGBTQ+ History, Matt Cook, @psimonetto.bsky.social & Jennifer V Evans.
Find more info here: https://buff.ly/4hoB1lo
This #LGBTplusHM25 we want your proposals for our new series.
Ed. by the UK’s first permanently endowed professor in LGBTQ+ History, Matt Cook, @psimonetto.bsky.social & Jennifer V Evans.
Find more info here: https://buff.ly/4hoB1lo
February 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We're delighted to share that SSP's @psimonetto.bsky.social will be co-editing a new book series in Queer and Trans Histories by @manchesterup.bsky.social!
Find out more about the series and details of how to submit a proposal below 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@cigsleeds.bsky.social
#LGBTplusHM25
Find out more about the series and details of how to submit a proposal below 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@cigsleeds.bsky.social
#LGBTplusHM25
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Join us for our next School Research Seminar which will take place in-person on 12 February from 12:15pm.
Co-hosted by @cigsleeds.bsky.social and CERS, @yenerbayramoglu.bsky.social and @lukaszszulc.bsky.social will discuss queer migration and digital practices.
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ev...
Co-hosted by @cigsleeds.bsky.social and CERS, @yenerbayramoglu.bsky.social and @lukaszszulc.bsky.social will discuss queer migration and digital practices.
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ev...
Panel: Queer Migration & Digital Practices (Co-hosted by CERS and CIGS)
Join us for this special seminar, co-hosted by CERS and CIGS, which includes two external speakers and a panel discussion.
essl.leeds.ac.uk
February 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Join us for our next School Research Seminar which will take place in-person on 12 February from 12:15pm.
Co-hosted by @cigsleeds.bsky.social and CERS, @yenerbayramoglu.bsky.social and @lukaszszulc.bsky.social will discuss queer migration and digital practices.
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ev...
Co-hosted by @cigsleeds.bsky.social and CERS, @yenerbayramoglu.bsky.social and @lukaszszulc.bsky.social will discuss queer migration and digital practices.
essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ev...
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Just had an excellent workshop on gender and security with my fantastic colleague Louise Pears and my outstanding #GenderStudies students @cigsleeds.bsky.social!!
Just loving the teaching this year!!
Just loving the teaching this year!!
November 27, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Just had an excellent workshop on gender and security with my fantastic colleague Louise Pears and my outstanding #GenderStudies students @cigsleeds.bsky.social!!
Just loving the teaching this year!!
Just loving the teaching this year!!
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Last week, @cigsleeds.bsky.social hosted "Tracing Threads: Queer Storytelling Through Embroidery", a special workshop organised by Yuri Fraccaroli (Visiting Postgraduate Researcher in CIGS/SSP) to celebrate queer memory.
Watch this space for photos of the final pieces from the workshop coming soon!
Watch this space for photos of the final pieces from the workshop coming soon!
November 25, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Last week, @cigsleeds.bsky.social hosted "Tracing Threads: Queer Storytelling Through Embroidery", a special workshop organised by Yuri Fraccaroli (Visiting Postgraduate Researcher in CIGS/SSP) to celebrate queer memory.
Watch this space for photos of the final pieces from the workshop coming soon!
Watch this space for photos of the final pieces from the workshop coming soon!