Oddly enough, my research focus is actually in the areas of feminist science studies/sociology of science – specifically as it relates to climate change, health science, gender, and race. I was working on consent as it relates to intergenerational justice vis-à-vis climate change and privacy/consent around genetic data disclosures which drew me to how consent was being taken up in other areas. This search merged with my interest in restorative justice, sexuality studies, and #MeToo. And as so...

Oddly enough, my research focus is actually in the areas of feminist science studies/sociology of science – specifically as it relates to climate change, health science, gender, and race. I was working on consent as it relates to intergenerational justice vis-à-vis climate change and privacy/consent around genetic data disclosures which drew me to how consent was being taken up in other areas. This search merged with my interest in restorative justice, sexuality studies, and #MeToo. And as so...

Apart from the fact that no one had taken up and written about this particular subject in this specific way…I would say how vast media coverage of each of these cases was and the range of diverse and competing interpretations. I was also struck by how closely these interpretations or stances had become tied to one’s identity – it was almost parasocial. This is something I did not get a chance to address (specifically as it relates to #MeToo) but wish I could have.

Apart from the fact that no one had taken up and written about this particular subject in this specific way…I would say how vast media coverage of each of these cases was and the range of diverse and competing interpretations. I was also struck by how closely these interpretations or stances had become tied to one’s identity – it was almost parasocial. This is something I did not get a chance to address (specifically as it relates to #MeToo) but wish I could have.

Absolutely, most of my work does. In the course of writing this book, I had to challenge some of my own preconceived ideas around consent and gender roles and really push myself to imagine positive alternative futures. I am also trying to find ways to return to more grassroots work as well as build relations with activists and artists who are also grappling with these issues because.

Absolutely, most of my work does. In the course of writing this book, I had to challenge some of my own preconceived ideas around consent and gender roles and really push myself to imagine positive alternative futures. I am also trying to find ways to return to more grassroots work as well as build relations with activists and artists who are also grappling with these issues because.

Apart from finishing it…? Kidding. It was, and usually is for most of my research, the point at which I could sit down and put what I had abstractly mapped out in my mind down to paper. I really enjoy the process of getting my ideas on paper (well, computer screen, but paper sounds better), adjusting them, refining them, etc. And then getting feedback. Writing can be a rather solitary process and I did research and write much of this book during the lockdown. Being able to share chapters with...

Apart from finishing it…? Kidding. It was, and usually is for most of my research, the point at which I could sit down and put what I had abstractly mapped out in my mind down to paper. I really enjoy the process of getting my ideas on paper (well, computer screen, but paper sounds better), adjusting them, refining them, etc. And then getting feedback. Writing can be a rather solitary process and I did research and write much of this book during the lockdown. Being able to share chapters with...