HSS RESEARCH SEMINAR series to continue with CTSG member DR LIAM WIGNALL, School of Humanities and Social Science of the University of Brighton.

 ‘Kinky in the digital age’ 

Abstract: Through rapid cultural change and technological advances, kink subcultures have become more visible and accessible – and less stigmatised – than ever before. The internet has created exciting new possibilities for social identities and communities in ways that were once thought unimaginable, both online and offline. In this talk, Liam will discuss his new book, Kinky in the Digital Age, which draws on six years of ethnography, online and offline, and 72 interviews with gay and bisexual men who engage in kink. Participants’ origin narratives and exploration of kink are discussed, as well as how some participants develop a kink identity and engage with kink subcultures. The transformative impact of the internet on kinky individuals is explored, including in-depth insight into how kink is conducted online. 

All staff, students and interested parties are very welcome to attend. No need to RSPV.