Prof. Dr. Laura Agustín

Workshop with Prof. Laura Agustin: 15/16/17 September 2010, 9 - 17 h, University of Neuchâtel

Open to PhD students, researchers and Post-docs in Gender Studies in Switzerland.

Migration, Feminism and the Sex Industry.

Abstract:

Migration has transformed feminists' ideological conflict about the meaning of prostitution. From being a two-sided debate about whether 'sex work is work' or 'violence against women', the discussion now must consider migration policies that favour 'highly skilled', white-collar and technical professionals over those willing to take less prestigious jobs in the informal sector, including the sex industry.

Registration compulsory, deadline: August 15. Registration at: Claudia.Howald@unine.ch.

Participants will be asked to read a series of texts before the workshop.

Researchers working in the realm of migration and sex work and wishing to present a paper (15 minutes, followed by a 30 minutes discussion) are asked to send a title, and an abstract till August 15 to: Claudia.Howald@unine.ch.

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MA-Course, Prof. Laura Agustin, 3/4/5 November 2010, 9-17 h, University of Neuchâtel

Open to all students in Switzerland.

CAUTION: max 40 participants

5 ECTS

Migration and Globalization: Gendered Perspectives.

Description:

What does globalisation mean in terms of people's movements across borders? Who leaves home and why? How do ideas about Gender Equality help us understand undocumented migration and illegal jobs? What are human trafficking and smuggling?

Compulsory information meeting: 16 September 2010, 16 h, Fbg. 27 (Faubourg de l'Hôpital 27, MAPS). Texts and references will be given, that students will be asked to read before the workshop.

The teaching is in English.

Registration and information: francois.spangenberg@unine.ch

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15.-17. September 2011
Universität Basel