47. Sexuality and Politics

George Lewis, Georgia State University, glewis@gsu.edu

APSA Annual Conference 2008 will see the first panels dedicated to the new Sexuality and Politics section. While papers in this field have long been a part of the APSA program, the Sexuality & Politics Section brings together scholars producing cutting edge political science research.  The theme for APSA Conference 2008 “Categories and the Politics of Global Inequalities” resonates with the field of sexuality and politics offering, for example, a unique opportunity to those working in the area of categories constructed around sexuality and sexual desire. In addition, the global focus invites research exploring the socio-political basis for a sexualize economy, for example: international sex-trade or the impact of internet freedoms on traditional cultures in developing countries or exporting U.S. sexual morality. The Sexuality and Politics section looks forward to receiving paper proposals in related areas of research.