ACTIVITIES

The project activities include:

Conducting a mixed-methods research project on heteronormative views in higher educational institutions among staff and students – updates on research outcomes will be posted in our blog as well as in the press.
Host colloquia whereby a network of experts on the topic is invited to come together and share their individual works on the topic
Run a summer school among postgraduate students where knowledge around the topic of heteronormativity and sexuality will be shared
Produce research outputs, such as peer-reviewed journal articles and popular media pieces

INVITATION | WEBINAR

Views on Sex, Sexuality, and Gender in Higher Education: Preliminary Findings from the University of Johannesburg DATE: Wednesday 27 October 2021TIME: 14:00 – 15:30WEBINAR LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164562696

Human Rights: Data from the Views on Sex, Sexualities and Gender Survey

By Josien Reijer Introduction This is the second of a series of blog posts showcasing the preliminary data from the Views on Sex, Sexualities and Gender Survey conducted amongst students and staff at the University of Johannesburg. In this blog post we focus on the views of students regarding the inclusion of specific categories/groups of […]

Demographics: Data from the Views on Sex, Sexualities and Gender Survey

By Josien Reijer Introduction This is the first of a series of blog posts showcasing the preliminary data from the Views on Sex, Sexualities and Gender Survey conducted amongst students and staff at the University of Johannesburg. In this first post, the demographic data collected amongst students who completed the survey will be outlined. Sample […]

Sexuality Winter School Experience

By Celene, Bambanani, Tshepo and Letitia On the 1st to the 2nd of June 2021, FruSTRAIGHTing the norm hosted its first virtual winter school called ‘Introduction to Sexuality Studies’. The winter school saw students from faculties of various national universities, as well as gender and sexuality practitioners, gather to engage with topics related to sexuality. […]

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality – They differ and yes it matters!

By Josien Reijer What are the differences between sex, gender, and sexual orientation? The short answer: sex is about your body, gender is about who you feel yourself to be, and sexual orientation is about whom you’re attracted to (sexually). Is it really as simple as that? No. Are things ever? So, here is the […]

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