aCE IDENTITIES with angela chen
Join us for an enlightening evening conversation with author Angela Chen as she speaks about her book "Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex" with moderator Judy Booth. Attendees will have lots of opportunities to ask questions!
When
Fri. Nov. 27 @ 6pm
Where
Zoom
Cost
Free
Age Restriction
Ages 13+
This talk may cover discussions of sexuality, libido, consent, and sexual activity that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
How to Participate
Register beforehand through the button below...
When
Fri. Nov. 27 @ 6pm
Where
Zoom
Cost
Free
Age Restriction
Ages 13+
This talk may cover discussions of sexuality, libido, consent, and sexual activity that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
How to Participate
Register beforehand through the button below...
About the Author
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Angela Chen is a journalist and the author of Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex. Her reporting and essays have also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Paris Review, and more.
About the Book
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that’s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity.
What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face—confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships—are the same conflicts that nearly all of us will experience. Through a blend of reporting, cultural criticism, and memoir, Ace addresses the misconceptions around the “A” of LGBTQIA and invites everyone to rethink pleasure and intimacy.
“Through painstaking research and her considerable skill as a storyteller, Angela Chen brings needed attention and nuance to an often overlooked spectrum of asexual experiences, encouraging readers to consider what exists and what is possible in terms of human connection, consent, understanding, and acceptance. A book that makes room for questions even as it illuminates, Ace should be viewed as a landmark work on culture and sexuality.”
— Nicole Chung, author of All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir
Code of Conduct
Yukon Pride Centre is committed to fostering harassment-free community spaces where all employees, volunteers, and community members are treated with respect and dignity. Yukon Pride Centre will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on (but not limited to): ancestry, including colour and race; national origin; ethnic or linguistic background or origin; religion or creed, or religious belief, religious association, or religious activity; age; sex, including pregnancy, and pregnancy related conditions; gender identity or gender expression; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; criminal charges or criminal record; political belief, political association, or political activity; marital or family status; or source of income.
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in a Yukon Pride Centre community space, please let the event organizer know immediately or contact us at: info@queeryukon.com.
Angela Chen is a journalist and the author of Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex. Her reporting and essays have also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Paris Review, and more.
About the Book
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that’s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity.
What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face—confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships—are the same conflicts that nearly all of us will experience. Through a blend of reporting, cultural criticism, and memoir, Ace addresses the misconceptions around the “A” of LGBTQIA and invites everyone to rethink pleasure and intimacy.
“Through painstaking research and her considerable skill as a storyteller, Angela Chen brings needed attention and nuance to an often overlooked spectrum of asexual experiences, encouraging readers to consider what exists and what is possible in terms of human connection, consent, understanding, and acceptance. A book that makes room for questions even as it illuminates, Ace should be viewed as a landmark work on culture and sexuality.”
— Nicole Chung, author of All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir
Code of Conduct
Yukon Pride Centre is committed to fostering harassment-free community spaces where all employees, volunteers, and community members are treated with respect and dignity. Yukon Pride Centre will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on (but not limited to): ancestry, including colour and race; national origin; ethnic or linguistic background or origin; religion or creed, or religious belief, religious association, or religious activity; age; sex, including pregnancy, and pregnancy related conditions; gender identity or gender expression; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; criminal charges or criminal record; political belief, political association, or political activity; marital or family status; or source of income.
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in a Yukon Pride Centre community space, please let the event organizer know immediately or contact us at: info@queeryukon.com.