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Perverse Psychology 2.0

We are critical of dominant psychological and psychiatric constructions of sexual violence, victims, and perpetrators. We turn our analytical lens towards the psy disciplines, and counter the pathologisation of survivors and the medicalisation of r*pe.

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Join Dr. Jem Tosh, author of Perverse Psychology, for a special online event exploring psychological constructions of gender and rape.

  • Created by a Doctor of Psychology and a survivor of s*xual abuse.

  • Live events include pre-recorded lecture and live discussion.

  • Signed copy of the new Second Edition included with registration.

  • Income-Based pricing and Early Bird Rates.

  • Certificates of Participation for Live Events.

  • Watch the lectures online afterwards

Special Live Event Spring 2024

To celebrate the release of the Expanded Second Edition of Perverse Psychology, we are hosting a special live event with 3 parts, each covering a different aspect of the book's analysis. Registration includes a signed copy of the new second edition.

Perverse Psychology 2.0

Part One: Sexual Violence

Part Two: Gender Nonconformity

Part Three: Rape as a Perversion of Gender

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PERVERSE PSYCHOLOGY

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Professor Erica Burman

Highly original, closely argued, ingenious analysis.

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Shari Fitzgerald

A captivating critique of the disciplines of psychology and psychiatry.

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Kirsten Nokling

At last a book that speaks about the unspoken, well written, well referenced - a highly stimulating read.

A Therapeutic Rape Culture

We examine the discourses and practices in the psy professions that exacerbate, proliferate, and promote s*xual abuse. 

Join Dr. Jem Tosh, author of The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine: A Therapeutic Rape Culture, for a special online Reading Group exploring sexual abuse in therapeutic contexts.

  • Created by a Doctor of Psychology and a survivor of s*xual abuse.

  • Live events include a copy of the book and interactive discussion with the author.

  • Income-Based pricing and Early Bird Rates.

  • Certificates of Participation.

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Special Therapeutic Rape Culture Reading Group

Winter 2024

Read The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine: A Therapeutic Rape Culture along with the author. Each month will focus on a different chapter from the book and you can discuss the readings and ask questions at the small and supportive virtual reading group.

Part One: Deconstructing 'the body'

Part Two: Non-consensual Intersex surgeries

Part Three: Reparative therapies with queer and trans youth

Part Four: Sex therapy

Part Five: Phallometrics

Part Six: A Therapeutic Rape Culture

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Feminism and Virtual Violence Series

Join us as we explore a wide variety of virtual violence, from deepfakes to revenge p*rn, and feminist responses to it. We talk about cyberfeminism, online activism, and what's 'real' about abuse that occurs via technology.

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