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This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.
This track explores the intersection of biopolitics and the physical body, emphasizing how power dynamics shape bodily autonomy and health. It invites discussions on the implications of biopolitical control in the context of sexuality and gender.
Focusing on Michel Foucault's theories, this track examines how sexuality is constructed and regulated within societal frameworks. Papers will analyze the historical and contemporary implications of Foucauldian thought on sexual politics.
This session addresses the role of local governments in shaping public health policies through a biopolitical lens. It will investigate how health initiatives reflect broader power structures and societal norms regarding sexuality.
This track delves into the intersections of race and gender within biopolitical discourse. It aims to uncover how these identities are governed and represented in health policies and societal attitudes towards sexuality.
Exploring the relationship between technology and biopower, this session will focus on how technological advancements influence governance over bodies and populations. Discussions will include the implications of surveillance and data collection on sexual health.
This track investigates the impact of neoliberal ideologies on sexual politics and public health. Papers will explore how market-driven approaches shape individual experiences and societal norms surrounding sexuality.
Focusing on the mechanisms of discipline within biopolitical frameworks, this session will analyze how societal norms regulate sexual behavior and health practices. It will highlight the role of institutions in enforcing these norms.
This track examines the implications of security measures on sexual freedoms and public health. It will discuss how surveillance practices intersect with biopolitical governance and impact marginalized communities.
This session invites philosophical inquiries into the nature of biopolitics and its ethical implications. It aims to foster discussions on the moral responsibilities of governance in relation to sexuality and health.
This track will analyze the role of local governments in shaping sexual health policies through a biopolitical framework. It will explore case studies that highlight successful and problematic approaches to governance in this area.
This session encourages the exploration of non-Foucauldian perspectives on biopolitics and their relevance to contemporary issues. Papers will discuss new theoretical frameworks that challenge traditional understandings of power and sexuality.