The modern American sexual revolution began 50 years ago. Still considered a crime scene by some, San Francisco launched a national reinvention of sex. In this city by the Bay from which sprang the Summer of Love, polyamory, hippies, sexual experimentation, the gay rights movement, and the unionization of sex workers—to name just a few—we’ll gather to take a breath and reflect upon what has been accomplished, where we are, and directions for the future. Prepare yourself for the 2011 SSSS-WR conference: Revolutionary Sex.
We’ve witnessed the repudiation of long held misconceptions about sex and established a science of sex that now forms a complex body of epidemiological, biomedical, psychological, sociological, anthropological and clinical knowledge. This was accomplished through alliances and collaborations, amid conflict and controversy. Today we’re contending with polarities and commonalities among sexologists, clinicians, researchers, educators and policymakers. The visionaries among us will continue this legacy through imagining and predicting the innovative cultural and scientific paradigm shifts essential for this ongoing revolution.
Submissions will be considered from all areas of sexuality research, advocacy, education, treatment and public policy. Of particular interest are multidisciplinary submissions focused on historical perspectives, current research, and reports on future developments not yet fully realized. As in past years, papers presented at this meeting will be published in the Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality www.ejhs.org if the authors choose to submit them to the Journal.
And what better place to explore sexuality than San Francisco in the spring: The air is warm, the tourists haven’t arrived yet, and the City lies waiting for you to explore its diverse communities and cultures. Enjoy the conference special events designed to enhance the focus of the meeting, including films, an awards banquet and social gatherings—take a cable car up one of our magical hills, or enjoy our world-famous cuisine. The vibrant Hilton San Francisco Financial District Hotel is ideally situated at the confluence of North Beach, Chinatown, the Financial District and the waterfront, steps away from restaurants and shopping, and a short trolley ride to other parts of this fabulous, exotic city. Our compact, cosmopolitan hotel features all the amenities of the city, but is intimate enough for networking and socializing in a relaxed atmosphere:
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-433-6600
800-424-8292
We welcome ideas and suggestions; if you want to help, please contact us now!
Program Co-Chairs:
Douglas Braun-Harvey, MFT, CGP, (dbh@bridgingsexualhealth.com)
Rose Hartzell, PhD, EdS (rosehartzell@hotmail.com)
Conference Co-Chairs:
Mary Bontorin, M.A. (marybcats@cox.net)
Hernando Chaves, DHS. (HChaves@aol.com)
SSSS Western Region 2011 President:
Janice M. Epp, Ph.D. (DrJanice@aol.com)
More information here.
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