Yin Paradies presented the ‘First Fridays’ Seminar Polyamory as sexual orientation: debates and implications at Deakin Downtown on 4 October 2019.
About the Seminar
This seminar will begin with background on the history and definitions of non-monogamy, before describing key aspects of polyamory as an emerging form of sexuality. After summarising the benefits of, and objections to, polyamory, I will examine the nature of sexual orientation and the case for and against polyamory as a subset of it. I will conclude with an overview of recent legal approaches to polyamory in Australian and abroad.
About the Speaker
Professor Yin Paradies is Chair in Race Relations and Indigenous Knowledges and Culture Coordinator at Deakin University, Australia. He conducts interdisciplinary research on the health, social and economic effects of racism as well as anti-racism theory, policy and practice across diverse settings, including workplaces, schools, universities, housing, the arts, and health. He has authored over 180 publications, is an invited reviewer for 100 journals, and has received more than 50 grants worth over $24 million.
About the Series
Deakin University Gender and Sexuality Studies holds a public monthly seminar series on the first Friday of each month at Deakin Downtown in Melbourne’s CBD.
Find out more and register for future seminars.
Monthly postgraduate workshops are also open to Deakin University students.
