*Note* This scheduling program was not designed by folks who do a lot with APA Style and unfortunately it defaults to listing authors in alphabetical order. We cannot fix this for this online schedule, but the author orders are posted in the order submitted in the printed program available via pdf here.
The interaction of the Middle Eastern culture and its constrained depiction of sexuality has brought oppression to women and non-heteronormative sexualities. Middle Eastern women have been desexualized, and this creates an imminent need for a platform for Middle Eastern women to voice and begin a dialogue to reframe their sexuality.
The Bisexuality and Sexual Diversity Caucus will host a discussion on gender and sexuality diversity at AWP, paying particular attention to the visibility of trans* and gender nonconforming people and reviewing our history of welcoming people of all sexualities. Trans* and gender nonconforming people have been a part of feminism and AWP throughout its history, whether or not this has been discussed openly. We will open a dialogue about the needs of trans* and gendernonconforming feminists at AWP, and the continued needs for programming and visibility for people of all sexual orientations, particular bisexual, queer, and gay and lesbian people.
