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Katherine Firth @katherinefirth.bsky.social · 5d

I loved this article (by @jessamysesame.bsky.social, @emmawhatman.bsky.social et al.)
Embodied Emotion Work in Feminist Research: Crying, Running, Dancing, Loving
We need more crying, more bodies, more running, more dancing, more love
doi.org/10.1080/1448...

Embodied Emotion Work in Feminist Research: Crying, Running, Dancing, Loving

In this paper we ‘work over’ and ‘mull over’ research experiences that did not (immediately) make sense. As feminist researchers, we explore our emotional, embodied reactions to specific moments an...

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much 🥹🖤

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Hannah McCann @binarythis.bsky.social · Aug 4

We’re getting ready to launch our Taylor Swift book this week! Check out this piece on Pursuit about the collection @eloisefaichney.bsky.social @emmawhatman.bsky.social @autnews.bsky.social

pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/Tay...

Taylor Swift is filling a ‘blank space’ in academic research

A new book by University of Melbourne researchers explores how Swift studies is bringing the cultural phenomena of Taylor Swift into academia.

pursuit.unimelb.edu.au

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Hannah McCann @binarythis.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our second, online, book launch was tonight, for all of our non-Melbourne authors around the world. Taylor Swift: Culture, Capital, & Critique officially launched! 🥂

@eloisefaichney.bsky.social @emmawhatman.bsky.social

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Jul 15

@binarythis.bsky.social + @eloisefaichney.bsky.social + Bec <3 And the book is here: www.routledge.com/Taylor-Swift...

Taylor Swift: Culture, Capital, and Critique

This edited collection sees experts across a wide range of academic fields turn their attention to all things Taylor Swift. From looking at how being part of Swift’s fandom helps fans gain skills for ...

www.routledge.com

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hi friends, our Taylor Swift book is officially out & we have two book launches in August. One is in Melbourne at Readings Emporium (www.readings.com.au/events/taylo...), & one is online (events.humanitix.com/taylor-swift...). Both are free, but bookings are essential. We'd love to see people there!

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Jul 12

I gotta say, it doesn’t get much better than a dog dozing on your legs while you read a good book in bed 😌

A grey and white whippet with their head propped on legs (under a doona) on a bed. In the foreground there’s a red book (theory & practice).

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The Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association @awgsa.bsky.social · Jun 27

#AWGSA's Executive Committee Statement in Solidarity with Palestine ✊ 🍉

"We join current calls for a permanent ceasefire and international sanctions to Israel, & stand in solidarity with Palestinian liberation and self-determination."

READ FULL STATEMENT HERE: awgsa.asn.au/australian-w...

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Hannah McCann @binarythis.bsky.social · May 28

Our post-Swiftposium Taylor Swift edited collection is nearly here! Drag queens, anti-fascism, cybercrime, critical race theory, queer gothic monsters - this collection has it all! Pre-order for your library now
@eloisefaichney.bsky.social @emmawhatman.bsky.social
www.routledge.com/Taylor-Swift...

Taylor Swift: Culture, Capital, and Critique

This edited collection sees experts across a wide range of academic fields turn their attention to all things Taylor Swift. From looking at how being part of Swift’s fandom helps fans gain skills for ...

www.routledge.com

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The Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association @awgsa.bsky.social · Mar 18

Don't miss out on this important event on Friday 21 March 1pm (AEDT)

Racism Register Launch: Reckoning, Resistance and Renewal

events.humanitix.com/racism-regis...

#Racism #RacialDiscrimination

Racism Register Launch: Reckoning, Resistance and Renewal

Get tickets on Humanitix - Racism Register Launch: Reckoning, Resistance and Renewal hosted by Racism Register. Online. Friday 21st March 2025. Find event information.

events.humanitix.com

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Mel Campbell @incrediblemelk.bsky.social · Mar 18

It’s obscene what a lovely peaceful day it is here as lsraeI is again slaughtering Gazans with bombs that require Australian-made parts, as the Western political establishment does nothing, the Western media pretend there’s a ceasefire, & people are getting fired & jailed for opposing it

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Mar 14

Hi all, the Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association - @awgsa.bsky.social - now has a Bluesky account as the executive made the decision to leave X - pls follow :)

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 28

Amazing, Taylor!

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 28

Me about literally every paper bc I wasn’t able to come 🥹🥲

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Eloise Faichney @eloisefaichney.bsky.social · Nov 18

JP’s substack on leaving X today is 😚👌🏻

“..because Elon Musk is an annoying dweeb, and I simply find X too tacky to continue with… the whole thing feels slimy now… all these things feel downstream of Musk’s slime trail… like things that came directly from him scooting his ass across the platform.”

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 27

I am getting massive FOMO at all the great conferences this week, but alas, I could not afford to do them all.

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 27

I’ve had some really solid time this week to read and write and wow, it’s been so so so lovely.

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 27

Me either!! Great to meet you!

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 23

I went and saw Wicked today, and all I can say is, Cynthia Erivo. Cynthia. Erivo.

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thanks for doing this 🫶🏻

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 22

😂😂😂

Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 22

Me please! 🫶🏻

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 22

Blue Sky is giving me old school academic Twitter vibes and it’s making me feel very happy 😌😌😌

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · Nov 9

For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free

Another world is possible if we fight for it

www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/517-te...

Ten book covers: How We Get Free, Hope in the Dark, Freedom is a Constant Struggle, Palestine in a World on Fire, Let This Radicalize you, Socialism... Seriously, The Black Antifascist Tradition, Elite Capture, Class Struggle Unionism, and Unbuild Walls. More details at the included link.

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Emma Whatman @emmawhatman.bsky.social · Nov 16

I also also got to present some of my own research in a panel on primary prevention strategies to address gender based violence (panel organized by the incred Giselle Woodley). I am exhausted, but feeling thankful 🫶🏻

A slide with the presentation title and my information on it.

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