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Date: 8/9/2023
Subject: TASA members newsletter: August 10th
From: TASA



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Dear ~~first_name~~,  
 
This week, we are happy to announce a new Thematic Group - the Sociology of MusicCo convened by fellow members Andy Bennett, Sam Whiting, Ben Green and Catherine Strong, the new group aims to advance the sociological study of music and musical cultures. While modern popular music studies has its roots alongside cultural studies, sociological studies of music have served as core texts since the establishment of this interdisciplinary field. Further, older disciplines such as ethnomusicology offer some of the earliest research on the sociology of music, and as musical cultures are always deeply social in context, sociology is a primary vehicle through which to investigate and explore them. More specific than Cultural Sociology, the Sociology of Music is concerned with the structures, practices, and motivations for music-making, production and consumption, and the role of music in society. You can add yourself to the Sociology of Music Thematic Group via your TASAweb membership profile, see image below: 
 
Newsletter
Josh Thorburn TASA Thursdays
Join us next Thursday 17th August for this month's TASA Thursdays event titled: The (de-)radical(-ising) potential of r/IncelExit and r/ExRedPill.

The growth of the online ‘manosphere’ has raised significant concerns regarding the movement’s highly misogynistic discourses and related lone offender attacks perpetrated by incels.

Presented by fellow member Joshua Thorburn, this webinar will explore a digital ethnography approach to examine r/IncelExit and r/ExRedPill, two forums dedicated to assisting individuals leave the manosphere. Utilizing a gendered perspective, this discussion will delve into narratives from these forums to engage with theoretical debates on the conceptual need to recognize masculine agency.

Key focus areas of this discussion will include exploring the radicalization and deradicalization processes, along with examination of narratives from individuals who use these subreddits to divert from joining the manosphere.
 
You can read up on the topic via Joshua's recently published, open access, article here.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: 
Thursday 17 August 2023
Time: 12:30PM- 13:30PM (AEST)

 
Congratulations
In addition to recent announcements of TASA members' involvement with the International Sociological Association's (ISA) Research Committees (RC) and Thematic Groups, we extend our warm congratulations to fellow member Eduardo de la Fuente who was recently elected as Secretary of ISA RC 37 Sociology of the Arts 2023-2027.
 
Awards & Bursaries
As mentioned last week, the usual suite of conference bursaries are available for TASA 2023. The deadline for all five bursaries, listed below, is August 28th. 
 
TASA's Postgraduate Impact and Engagement Award is also open for applications.
 
This annual award recognises the impact and engagement of a Postgraduate TASA member’s scholarship that is of high social value to Australian society and/or sociology. We invite TASA Postgraduate members to submit an application (or nominate others) for outstanding impact or engagement with sociological scholarship. Nominations are also welcome from supervisors or peers.
 
Nomination deadline: September 15th. Read on...
Members' Engaging Sociology

Books

Hanckel, B (2023) ‘LGBT+ Youth and Emerging Technologies in Southeast Asia: Designing for Wellbeing’ Springer

LGBT+ Youth and Emerging Technologies in Southeast Asia
This book investigates the ways in which emerging digital technologies are shaping and changing the worlds of sexuality and gender diverse youth in Southeast Asia. Primarily focused on the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, the book examines the potential of digital technologies to enhance wellbeing in and across these contexts.

Drawing on multi-site ethnographic field research, interviews, survey data, and online content analysis, the book examines the design and use of websites and content by and for LGBT+ youth. The book innovatively interrogates the design of transnational digital wellbeing initiatives, alongside the digital practices of those the technologies are designed for. It illustrates not only the (im)possibilities of technological design, but also the capacity for design to participate in what Hanckel calls ‘(trans)national digital wellbeing’ processes. He asks us to consider the ways that global technologies are contextual—a paradox that is explored throughout the book. Read on...  

Book Chapters

Berman, N. (2023) ‘Hikikomori and belonging in post-pandemic Japan’, in Tanaka, K. & Selin, H (Eds.), Gender, Safety, Inequality: Key Challenges for Japan, Springer, USA, pp. 77-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36331-3_6
 

Book Reviews

Berman, N. (2023) Arts-based practices with young people at the edge, by Price, D., MacGill, B., & Carter, J [Book Review]. Journal of Applied Youth Studies https://doi.org/10.1007/s43151-023-00091-1
 

Reports

Morris, A., Idle, J. Moore, J., and Robinson, C. (2023) Waithood: The Experiences of Applying for and Waiting for Social Housing. Sydney: Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney
 

Journal Articles

Joshua Thorburn (2023) Exiting the Manosphere. A Gendered Analysis of Radicalization, Diversion and Deradicalization Narratives from r/IncelExit and r/ExRedPill, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2023.2244192 [OPEN ACCESS] 
 

News and Analysis

 
Fellow members Michael Flood & Hannah McCann are both referenced in (2023)The movie ‘Barbie’ has put the phrase ‘toxic femininity’ back in the news – here’s what it means and why you should care. The Conversation, August 8.  
 

Blogs

Jae-Eun Noh (2023) 2022/2023 TASA Career Development Grant. Nexus, August 10th. 
 

Podcasts

David Rowe (2023) Discussing FIFA Women’s Word Cup – Politics in Sport. Joy Radio, August 5th. 
 
Ben Lohmeyer (2023) Social work and social policy in prisons with Kit Lian Wong. Making & Breaking Social Policy, August 3rd. 
 
Ben Lohmeyer (2023) Cross-cultural child protection: Insights from Ghana with Dr AlhassanMaking & Breaking Social Policy, August 1st. 
 

Videos

Ricki Spencer (2023) TASA Media Voices: Interview with Jayde de Bondt. TASA, August 10th. 
 

Events

New: Cancelled?: Taking a Closer Look at 'Cancel Culture'

Online, 5 September 2023 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am

TASA members, Claire Tanner, Brady Robards and Kiran Pienaar are convening a panel discussion on ‘cancel culture’ for Social Sciences Week (4-11 September).
 
Hosted by Monash University in partnership with Deakin University
 
For details, and to register, read on...
 

New: De-centring academic expertise: The politics of knowledge production and social transformation’.
 
Call for Abstracts
 
The event is co-convened by The Australian Sociological Association’s (TASA) Emotions & Affect, Critical Disability Studies, and Applied Sociology Thematic Groups and is hosted by University of Melbourne’s School of Social and Political Sciences, with generous support from TASA.

The symposium will take place at Melbourne University’s Parkville Campus 5th and 6th December with keynotes by Associate Professor Crystal McKinnon (Uni Melb) and Nadia Matiazzo (CEO Women with Disabilities Victoria).

Abstract submission deadline: 11th September. 
Read on...


LGBTIQ health, minority stress, and smoking as a queer practice

‘If there was a church for smoking, I’d be there every Sunday’: LGBTIQ health, minority stress, and smoking as a queer practice.

The emergence of LGBTIQ Health as a subcategory of public health is formative of contemporary queer citizenship. Increasing interest in the management and care of queer populations through public health over the last fifteen years has driven a range of health promotion activities aimed at changing the drug use behaviours of queer people.

In-person and online, Friday August 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00pm AEST, La Trobe University City Campus
 
For details, Read on...

More-than-Human Wellbeing Exhibition
 
Ash Watson, Megan Rose, Deborah Lupton, & Vaughan Wozniak-O’Connor
The exhibition uses multimodal arts-based and multisensory methods – both digital and non-digital – to highlight ways of knowing and being within and beyond the world of self-tracking apps, electronic medical records, and smart devices for documenting illnesses and promoting health and wellbeing.
Open until Friday 18 August, UNSW Main Library Level 5
 
For details, Read on...
 

The Great Debate: Does Sport Unit Or Divide Us?
 
6pm - 9pm, September 5th, National Library of Australia
With speaker fellow member David Rowe
 
For details, and to register, read on... 
Social Sciences Week (SSW) 2023
 
4th to the 10th of September. 
In case you are not aware, SSW is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the diverse range of social sciences disciplines and research in Australia. ABC Radio National have expressed interest in the week and are keen to explore the program at the end of July to see where they can promote or cover any events.
 
For details, and to register events, visit the SSW website here.
 
Resources on the Voice
As mentioned in previous newsletters, we are collecting resources on the Voice. If you have something to add to the below list, please email the details (with links) to TASA Admin.
TASA Publications

Journal of Sociology

 Note, the call for a new editorial team (2025-2028) will be disseminated soon. 
 

Health Sociology Review

Call for proposals for Special Issue by Guest Editors - Issue 1, 2025
 
Each year HSR publishes a special issue on a matter of central importance to health sociology and related fields, edited by guest editors. Previous special issues have addressed topics around Indigenous knowledges, violence against women, temporality, posthuman perspectives, trans health, sex tech, COVID-19 and self-tracking.

The Editors of HSR encourage sociologists to submit proposals to develop and edit special issues exploring new ideas and the cutting edge of their field of expertise. We particularly welcome proposals for special issues with a focus on novel empirical domains, theoretical frameworks and/or methodologies in the sociology of health and illness (for example, the intersection of health sociology and climate change).
 
Proposal submission deadline: September 22nd. Read on... 
Employment
New: Lecturer in Sociology
Australian National University
Application deadline: September 3rd. Read on...

Jobs Board

The Jobs Board enables you to view current employment opportunities. As a member, you can post opportunities to the Jobs Board directly from within your membership profile screen.
Current Employment Opportunities
PhD Scholarships

Scholarships Board

The Scholarships Board enables you to view available scholarships that our members have posted. Like the Jobs Board, as a member, you can post scholarship opportunities directly from within your membership profile screen.
Current Scholarship Opportunities
In case you are not aware, you can add job and scholarship opportunities to our publicly searchable Jobs & Scholarships Board via your TASA membership profile, see image below: 
Jobs and Scholarships Board
Other Events, News & Opportunities

Grants

New: Workshops Program grants
The Academy of the Social Sciences

Up to eight workshops will be funded, providing a maximum grant of $9,000 (excl GST).  Whether you're exploring emerging trends, examining pressing societal challenges, or driving meaningful change, these grants offer the financial support needed to bring your workshop concept to life.
 
Application deadline: August 25th. Read on...
 

Opening Soon - Call for Applications

New: Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
 
A call for applications to the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program will open on August 30th. The program provides two years of unrestricted research funding, networking and mentoring opportunities for early-career researchers.
 
For detailsread on...
 

Call for Participants

Call for participants – Survey on Administrative Burden in Australian Universities

Fellow members Maree Martinussen and  Jenny Chesters ( & colleague) are seeking the views of university workers (any role or contract type) about the administrative demands they face at work, and how these demands impact their working lives. Please find more information on the project website.
 

Seminars

Migrant and Refugee seminar
Building Trust in Humanitarian Action: Migrant and Refugee Perspectives
 
Monday 21st August, 12pm - 2pm
 
 Western Sydney University, Parramatta City campus
 
To register, please click here.

Special Issue - Call for Papers

Inheriting the Family: Emotions, Identities and Things
Emotions and Society
 
Guest Editors: Katie Barclay, Ashley Barnwell, Joanne Begiato, Tanya Evans and Laura King
 
Background to the call: It is only recently that scholars have begun to ask why people hold onto particular objects or intangible inheritances, like stories, while discarding others, or to consider what shapes their decisions to relegate something to an attic or retrieve it again. Such questions are critical, however, since our cultural heritage, social position, and national memory are frequently products of family inheritance.
 
For full details,  read on...
 

Conferences

New: The WA Migration Update
8 September
The Update brings together academia, communities, not-for-profits, the private sector and government, to share experiences and research on migration and settlement, and improve understandings of these critical contemporary issues.
For details, and to register, read on...
 
Big Questions in Work-Family
Work and Family Researchers Network Conference
June 20-22, 2024, Concordia University in Montreal Canada.
More than 500 stakeholders in the work-family field are anticipated to attend, with a dynamic program focused on meaningful exchanges.
Submissions open in August and close November 1, 2023. Read on...
 
Casualisation, Precarity and Career in Higher Education
Postgraduate Event - European Sociological Association
Online, September 27th
Keynote: Raewyn Connell 
For details, and to register, Read on...
 
TASA Gift Memberships
Gift memberships, for any membership category, can now be accessed at anytime via your membership profile screen. If you would like to gift a membership, to someone new or to a current member, please follow the steps below:
 
STEP 1: Click here and log in

STEP 2: Click on the drop down menu to the right of your name in the purple bar (RH) at the top of the website (see 1st image below)
 
STEP 3: Click on Profile (see 1st image below)
 
STEP 4: Click on the Gift Memberships menu item and complete the details, see yellow highlights in 2nd image below. 
Profile Steps 2
Submitting Newsletter Items
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Updating your Member Profile
Personal pronoun preferences can be added to your profile. There are 9 combination options to choose from. Please let Sally in TASA Admin know if your preference/s is not on the list and we will have them added.
 
For assistance with updating your Member Profile on TASA web please see the video tutorial: Updating your Member Profile
 
TASA Documents and Policies
In case you are not aware, you can access details of TASA's current Executive Committee 2023 - 2024, and their respective portfoliosas well as documents and policies, including the ConstitutionValues StatementStatement on Academic FreedomCode of Conduct, Grievance Procedures Safe & Inclusive EventsSustainable Events and TASA History
 
Accessing Online Materials & Resources
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TASA members have access to over 90 peer-reviewed  Sage Sociology full-text collection online journals encompassing over 63,000 articles. The image on the left shows you where to access those journals, as well as the Sage Research Methods Collection & the Taylor and Francis Full Text Collection, when logged in to TASAweb. If needed, here is a short instructive video on how to access the journals. 

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