Unmasking the Vanilla Gaze: How the othering of sexual divergence has impacted the law
- Legal, criminological and forensic
Presented by Cate Starr of the University of Derby.
- 1800: Light refreshments
- 18:30: Presentation & Discussion
- 19:30: Networking
- 20:00: Closing comments and Departure
Cate will talk about how film and media have represented people who participate in BDSM, and how this has impacted the laws we have today.
Not only do the assumptions society make result in the othering of people who are seen as deviant, this has had consequences for how people are treated in therapy sessions, and in court cases, despite the reality of the practice being misunderstood.
Understanding the experiences of populations from their own perspective has been highlighted as crucial within film and cinema, yet those practicing BDSM are still shunned, only represented through the "Vanilla Gaze".
Often, BDSM practices translate into the everyday lives of participants, and this has a multitude of benefits which could be used to improve psychological practices.
The event will be held at:
- The British Psychological Society
St Andrews House
48 Princess Road East
Leicester
LE1 7DR
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About the presenter
Cate Starr is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby.
She teaches on a wide range of areas including social, biological and developmental psychology.
Cate uses qualitative research methods to explore gender, with a specific focus on power relations and sexuality through a feminist lens.
Read more about Cate's work and her upcoming talk in this interview with The Psychologist