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SEXUALITY AND LATIN AMERICA

The thirteenth issue of Sexuality, Heath and Society – Latin American Journal explores the ways regulations, conventions and norms about sexuality are specified in Latin America.

The regulation of esthetic surgery generates debates about personal autonomy over one’s own body and the imposition of a hegemonic model of beauty and femininity, as a response to an increasing demand for such interventions and its evident health impact. Experts discuss boundaries within this field and the issues at stake for feminists and transgender advocates. (In Spanish)

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Call for papers

Creating new development paradigms to achieve sexual and reproductive health and rights: critical analysis and reflection. Submissions due 1-31 May 2013.

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Strategic election

The election of Jorge Bergoglio as pope is strategic in terms of religious geopolitical interests. It is no coincidence that the new pope comes from Latin America, where Catholics are a majority, and where yet sexual and reproductive right have made significant headways, said Maria José Rosado, Catholics for Choice chair in Brazil. (Text in Spanish)

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EROTICS Survey

What is the role of the internet in your work to advance sexual rights? What are some of the obstacles, threats or challenges that you have faced online? The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) invites you to participate in a survey on Internet regulation and sexual rights.