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Beyond the Interface Conference
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Conference exploring the intersections of sex work and sex technology| Oct. 17-19, 2024|
Conference recordings: https://archive.org/details/@beyond_the_interface
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(1/4) Pre-university course for women! "Making the Impossible, Possible" is a 12-week bridging course open to (all) 20+ women and femme persons interested in attending York University.
Poster courtesy of York University's Bridging Program for Women
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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(1/4) December 17 marks the annual global event titled the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.
Beyond the Interface's infographic announcing the public release of its conference recordings. The infographic is of a futuristic city with people in the foreground and background. The image has the conference logo as well as red umbrellas (the international symbol for sex workers' rights). The graphic also features lit candles which acknowledge all those lost to anti-sex worker violence.
December 17, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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(1/6) #beyondtheinterface, occurring from October 17 to 19, 2024, proved a great success. The event was an unforgettable meeting of academics, activists, and members of the sex working community from around the globe.
Beyond the Interface’s thank you infographic. It has a robot with the words “thank you” on its chest. The robot also has the conference logo and is holding a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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(1/5) The Vice-President Research & Innovation Scholarly Events and Outreach Fund, York University’s LAPS Studies Research Events Fund, OPIRG York (www.opirgyork.org), The Jack and Mae Nathanson Centre (nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca), the York Centre for Asian Research (www.yorku.ca/research/ycar/),
Beyond the Interface’s sponsor infographic. It has the conference’s logo and the names/logos from the conference’s sponsors and host institution.
October 16, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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(1/6) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on Oct. 17, 2024! We are hosting wellness hours on October 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm EST, October 18 from 4:55 to 5:55 pm EST, and October 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm EST. Our wellness hosts are Dr. Lauren Casey (www.laurencasey.com/coaching) and Arlene Pitts.
Beyond the Interface’s wellness host infographic. The graphic contains the conference logo, name, and date in shades of white and pink. The graphic has various elements related to wellness and features a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 16, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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(1/4) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...
Beyond the Interface’s infographic for Panel #11. It has the conference’s logo and date in white and pink. The image features a film projector, a crowd of people, and a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 15, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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(1/12) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...
Beyond the Interface’s infographic for Panels #7-10. It has the conference’s logo and date in white and pink. The image features a phone, lightbulb, gears, and a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 15, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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(1/14) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...
Beyond the Interface’s infographic for Panels #3-6. It has the conference’s logo and date in blue and white. The image is of a robot surrounded by a smartphone and other technology. The robot is under a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 15, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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(1/8) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...
Beyond the Interface’s infographic for Panels #1-2. It has the conference’s logo and date in white and pink. The image features elements to symbolize sextech and a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 15, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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(1/4) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on October 17, 2024! Following the opening ceremony is a presentation from our keynote, Gabriella Garcia (11 am to 12 pm EST with a 15-minute Q and A from 12 to 12:15 pm EST).
Beyond the Interface’s keynote infographic. It has the conference’s logo and date in white and pink. The image features a magazine with the words “social transformation” and “internet” on it. The magazine cover also has a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM
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(1/3) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on October 17, 2024.
Beyond the Interface’s infographic. It has the conference’s logo, date, and name in shades of pink, white, and blue. The image features an island on a turtle (to represent what some call Turtle Island or North America). The image also features a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 14, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS SOON! #beyondtheinterface’s early bird special ends tomorrow at 12 pm EST. $5 for students and $20 for general admission. Get your tickets now! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...
#beyondtheinterface, #sexwork, #sextech, #conference, #earlybird
Beyond the Interface’s early bird special infographic. The graphic contains the conference logo, name, and date in shades of white and pink. The graphic has a bird, the words “early bird,” and features a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers’ rights).
October 14, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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(1/5) #beyondtheinterface is being hosted through the Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster (at York University).
September 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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#sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sexworkervoices, #georginabeyer
Beyond the Interface’s infographic. It has the conference’s logo and a quote from Georgina Beyer in white and dark blue. The infographic features a picture of Georgina Beyer by a red umbrella (the symbol for sex workers’ rights).
September 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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#sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sexworkervoices, #carolleigh, #scarlotharlot
Beyond the Interface’s infographic. It has the conference’s logo and a quote from Carol Leigh in white and dark blue. The infographic features a picture of Carol Leigh under a red umbrella (the symbol for sex workers’ rights).
September 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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#sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sexworkervoices, #anniesprinkle
Beyond the Interface’s infographic. It has the conference’s logo and a quote from Annie Sprinkle in white and pink. The quote is in a dark blue thought bubble. The infographic features a picture of Annie Sprinkle with red umbrellas in the background (the symbol for sex workers’ rights).
September 20, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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(1/3) Dr. Maya Angelou- memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist- was a sex worker. Her book, “Gather Together in My Name” (1974), is all about her sex working past.
Beyond the Interface’s infographic. It has the conference’s logo and a quote from Maya Angelou in white and dark blue. It features a picture of Maya Angelou under a red umbrella (the symbol for sex workers’ rights).
September 19, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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(1/6) REGISTRATION OPEN! The Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster is excited to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming virtual conference, #beyondtheinterface.
Beyond the Interface’s registration infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo, name, sponsors, conference date, stars, megaphones, squiggles, and the words “Registration Open!” in shades of pink, white, and blue.
September 15, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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See the following article for more on the whitewashing of queer liberation: www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/20...
#sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sylviarivera, #neverforget, #radicalvisibility
Beyond the Interface’s infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo and a quote from Sylvia Rivera in shades of pink, white, and light blue.
September 13, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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See the following article for more on the erasure of BIPOC trans sex workers from Stonewall and other riots: www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/20... . #sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #marshapjohnson, #neverforget, #humanrightsforall
Beyond the Interface’s infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo and a quote from Marsha P. Johnson in shades of pink, white, and light blue.
September 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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(1/5) What is the difference between decriminalization and legalization? Sex workers’ rights activists call for the full decriminalization, and not the legalization, of sex work.
Beyond the Interface’s infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo and the words “Did You Know? Decriminalization is NOT Legalization” in shades of pink and white.
August 28, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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(1/6) What is the difference between victimization and agency? The answer is simple: sex workers aren’t victims. They exert control over their life circumstances.
Beyond the Interface’s infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo and the words “Did You Know? Sex Workers aren’t Victims” in shades of pink and white.
August 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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(1/7) Did you know sex work is NOT sex trafficking?!?!
Beyond the Interface’s infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo and the words “Did You Know? Sex Work is NOT Sex Trafficking!” in shades of pink and white.
August 21, 2024 at 10:58 PM
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(1/5) A course for students 20+ is now open for registration! The School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (one of #beyondtheinterface ‘s sponsors) has developed a low-barrier bridging course in sexuality studies at York University.
The infographic for the sexuality studies bridging course at York University. Image courtesy of the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (additions include highlighting pertinent course information in multiple colours). The graphic contains course details, the Pride flag, and individuals of various genders, ages, sexualities, and ethnicities.
August 11, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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(1/4) Did you know sex workers consider the term “prostitution” derogatory?
Beyond the Interface’s infographic (on a dark blue background). It has the conference’s logo, name, email, and the words “Prostitution is a Derogatory Term!” in shades of pink and white.
August 7, 2024 at 9:16 PM