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OUR MISSION Research We aim to intervene at a societal level by influencing understanding and discussions around rape culture, heteronormativity, racism, white supremacy, colonial oppression, and cisgenderism. Education We aim to intervene at a group level by influencing service delivery and available support by providing and centering training around the experiences and lives of marginalised people. Support We aim to intervene at an individual level by offering personalised support through consultations and community engagement with survivors of abuse as well as LGBTQIA+ communities.

Online Learning LECTURE LIBRARY Check out our new lecture library where we are adding recorded lectures and invited talks. LEARN MORE READING GROUP Sign up for our virtual monthly Reading and Research Group, where we talk about critical psychology, feminism, trauma and more. LEARN MORE MEMBERSHIP Join our Psygentra Learner Membership and get exclusive access to more comprehensive blog posts and our virtual Writing Support Group . LEARN MORE SUPERVISION Looking for a PhD supervisor to join your team? Dr. Jem Tosh offers virtual support to students studying qualitative methods. LEARN MORE COURSES Sign up for short courses on a range of topics and skills, such as academic activism and gender-inclusive practice. COMING SOON SELF-CARE When completing our online courses you get access to our Self-Care Academy, in addition to one-to-one consultations with members of our teaching team. COMING SOON OUR TEACHING TEAM Dr. Jem Tosh (they/she) Founding Director Jem is a Doctor of Psychology, a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, a Full Member of the Canadian Psychological Association, and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. They specialise in the psychology of gender and trauma, particularly the intersections of gender identity and sexuality in experiences of sexual violence. She has published several books on these topics including: Perverse Psychology (Tosh, 2014), Psychology and Gender Dysphoria: Feminist and Transgender Perspectives (Tosh, 2016) and The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine: A Therapeutic Rape Culture (Tosh, 2020). They were awarded the Psychology of Women & Equalities Section (POWES) Postgraduate Prize for their PhD research on sexual abuse, and in 2020 they received a Research Award from the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) for a collaborative publication regarding trans youth. Dr. Lucy Thompson (she/her) Director Lucy is a scholar and an activist based in Lansing, Michigan. She has worked in higher education in the UK for almost a decade, specialising in gender, work, and organisations. Prior to her move to the US, she was a senior lecturer in critical psychology at Leeds Beckett University, where she carried out research and action projects on diversity, inclusion, and organisational change. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US DIANA Sarnia, Canada ...despite her status as an internationally renowned author and scholar, when I reached out to Dr. Tosh to say how much I appreciated her work, what I found was a warm, compassionate, and approachable person, who goes above and beyond to support ALL women. LAURA Manchester, UK Jem helped to give me desperately needed confidence in my work, and light a passion for the more creative and social side of psychology. She became, and remains, a bit of a role model to me, and it was simply a privilege to meet her. KERRIE London, UK Jem Tosh went beyond her remit to give me an excellent education: a fearless woman who doesn't back down from bullies; showed me my own worth and didn't allow me to believe there are limits on what I'm capable of. An actual role model who truly changed my world... FROM OUR BLOG Dr. Jem Tosh Nov 9, 2023 3 min Academic Trauma I describe what academic trauma is and the need for more support for those who have experienced it. 62 Dr. Jem Tosh May 18, 2023 7 min Strategies for Managing Harsh Feedback from Reviewers Here is my advice on how to manage reviews that are upsetting, unprofessional, unhelpful, or hateful. 76 Dr. Jem Tosh Jan 18, 2023 6 min Carving My Own Space for Critical Psychology in British Columbia I talk about my experiences of critical psychology in the UK and Canada, and the importance of using a critical lens with(in) psychology. 72 Dr. Jem Tosh Dec 29, 2022 2 min Is your New Year's resolution to write a book? Has it been your lifelong dream to write a book? Has fear and a lack of support held you back? Here are some resources to get started. 46 Dr. Jem Tosh Sep 27, 2022 3 min Mentorat Féministe: Un Nouveau Projet de SWAP Il y a quelques mois, j’ai rejoint le comité sur le leadership, la diversité et l’inclusion de la Section Femmes et Psychologie.... 47 Dr. Jem Tosh May 31, 2022 6 min How I protect my writing time I talk about some things I do to keep my writing enjoyable and to counter the pressure of 'publish don't perish' in academia. 136

How to Write Your First Book and Get It Published Psygentra Online Learning Lecture <<< back to lecture library In this online lecture Dr. Jem Tosh talks about how to get your first academic monograph published. From coming up with an initial idea, writing a book proposal, to book promotion - Jem covers each step. She describes the method she uses to publish her own books - and the one that has led to her never having a book proposal rejected. (28 mins) ​ Institutional version - for showing in lectures, classes, to employees etc. Once purchased the video will be available for 48 hours. Individual version for personal use available here . Watch Trailer $ Rent $124 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

PHD SUPERVISION Dr. Jem Tosh (they/she) supervises research projects that use qualitative methodologies. She has a particular interest in research that includes discursive and critical approaches, as well as projects that look at issues from multiple perspectives and/or disciplines. Her research interests include: ​ - Sexual abuse and violence - Gender (incl. cisgender men and women, Two Spirit, intersex, trans, and nonbinary genders) - Sexuality, queer psychology - Conversion/reparative therapies, abuse in therapy - Sanism, pathologisation, medicalisation - The history of psychology and psychiatry - Critical discursive psychology - Critical intersectionality theory - Media representations - Feminism(s) ​ Jem is a Doctor of Psychology, a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, and a Member of the Canadian Psychological Association. She specialises in the psychology of gender and trauma, particularly the intersections of gender and sexuality in experiences of sexual violence. She has published several books on these topics including: Perverse Psychology (2014), Psychology and Gender Dysphoria: Feminist and Transgender Perspectives (2016), and The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine: A Therapeutic Rape Culture (2020). She was awarded the Psychology of Women and Equalities Section (POWES) Postgraduate Prize for her PhD research on the medicalisation of sexual violence, and in 2020 she received a Research Award from the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) for her published work regarding trans youth. You can view a comprehensive list of her publications here . ​ Jem is a queer, nonbinary immigrant who is a survivor of sexual abuse. She has written about her experiences in her latest book chapter: 'Sexual Abuse and Surviving with(in) Psychology' in #MeToo: Counsellors and Psychotherapists Speak about Sexual Violence and Abuse . ​ Previous Student(s) ​ Kuhl, D. (2019). Death of the Clinic: Trans-forming the clinical gaze to counter epistemic violence. The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. (Supervisory Committee, Lead Supervisor: Dr. Wayne Martino) ​ Contact ​ Email: jtosh@psygentra.com "...despite her status as an internationally renowned author and scholar, when I reached out to Dr. Tosh to say how much I appreciated her work, what I found was a warm, compassionate, and approachable person, who goes above and beyond to support ALL women." Dr. Diana Kuhl The University of Western Ontario * Please contact your university to check if they allow external supervisors/supervisory committee members. ​ ** Students do not need to be local, online supervision is offered. also known as Dr. Jemma Tosh (deadname)

Resources Psygentra Therapy Visual Resources Auditory Resources Physical Resources Downloads Extra Resouces for Clients More We all have different ways that we relax or can calm ourselves, and what works for one person may not work for another. Some of us are very visual and can visualise all kinds of wonderful and calming images, others find sounds and auditory information have a much bigger impact. Some folks find that they process information and can tap into their emotions better through their body and somatic exercises. Here you will find resources that you can use between sessions to manage triggers and overwhelming emotions. If some don't work for you, try ones with a different focus. For example, if guided visualisations are difficult for you to do, try listening to affirmations or doing some tapping instead. Visual Resources Visual Resources The Container Exercise: Can be used when you are currently experiencing stress or emotions that feel overwhelming, 'too big', or uncomfortable. It is a temporary measure to reduce the feelings, make them more manageable, and allows for you to come back to them at another time. Helpful for after therapy sessions, difficult conversations, spending time in toxic environments, after a long day at work, and so on. (Video script from The Personal Transformation Institute). If you struggle with visualising or experience Aphantasia (when your brain doesn't create mental images for thinking or imagination), you can try this experience holding a container in your hands or placing a container nearby and imagining your feelings flowing into the object that you are holding or can see in front of you. You can combine this exercise with art therapy by drawing a container and looking at the completed picture as you imagine your feelings flowing into it. Safe Space Pendulation Exercise: This exercise can help build tolerance for the physical sensations and feelings that can come with trauma and stress. For those that use distraction, numbing, and dissociation as main coping strategies, practicing how to tolerate mild irritations for a brief period of time, and learning how to quickly move yourself away from uncomfortable sensations, can be useful skills to build resilience and help you in your healing journey as we process traumatic memories. This guided visualisation uses slow bilateral tapping (EMDR) to help connect your visualisation and calmness to a single word so that you can 'trigger' this relaxing state by simply using the word in stressful situations. Slowly tap the tops of your legs, or knees, or your shoulders. Tap one at a time (like we do in session). Remember to go slow to encourage feelings of relaxation as going too fast can activate trauma memories. If experiencing these sensations is too intense for you, stop the exercise. If anything negative comes up during or after the tapping, stop the exercise. (Script developed by Dr. Jem Tosh based on Personal Transformation Institute original concept). If coming up with a safe space is difficult for you, try something from a special interest or something you are a fan of, like being in a place from your favourite television show or comic. Healing Light Exercise: Can be used for relaxation after a period of overwhelm, chronic illness flare up or pain, or just when it feels like it would be helpful to spend a few minutes focusing on your body and/or mind's healing. If focusing on bodily sensations or being 'in' your body feels distressing or triggering, skip this resource. (Video script by Dr. Jem Tosh) Loving Cat Meditation: Lots of people find being around cats comforting and relaxing, and have pets as emotional support animals. If you find spending time with animals healing, you may enjoy this cat meditation that focuses on feeling comforted, loved, and not alone. This video may be triggering or emotional for you if you sometimes feel lonely or unloved. You can check the transcript below before listening for potentially triggering content. (Video script by Dr. Jem Tosh). If visualising is difficult for you, you could try this exercise while holding a stuffed animal or soft blanket and listening to the affirmations. Transcript: Auditory Resources Auditory Resources Affirmations for PhD Students: Doing a PhD can be tough. Not only is it a lot of work, but sometimes students don't get the support they need, or all that 'constructive criticism' starts to feel like a never-ending loop of not being good enough. Here are some things that you should be hearing regularly from those around you as you study, research, and write your thesis. This short video can be useful for things like after a difficult meeting with a supervisor, getting negative feedback on your thesis or a paper you've submitted, when you feel fed up with your project, and so on. You might also like to join our virtual Reading and Research Group - it's a very supportive space for people at all stages of their career. This video may be triggering or emotional for you if you have waited a long time to hear these things being said to you. You can check the transcript below before listening for potentially triggering content. (Video script by Dr. Jem Tosh) Transcript: Physical Resources Physical Resources Cross Crawl Grounding Exercise: This physical movement can help when you get triggered and/or when you are finding it difficult to be present. It can be particularly useful for those who dissociate or struggle to visualise. Used regularly it can also help with memory and learning in general, or when you feel 'stuck' on a task. Some have found it to be useful for neurodivergent processing difficulties. Dr. Hannaford, author of Smart Moves , uses it when she experiences writer's block! Butterfly Hug: This is one of the first things I teach my clients for managing overwhelming emotions and being triggered (or when your trauma memories are being activated by your current situation/environment). Like EMDR, it engages bilateral stimulation (BLS), but rather than tapping quickly for reprocessing, you tap slowly to calm down and relax. If the idea of slowing down feels uncomfortable to you, or you sense resistance to it, this can be because your fight/flight is on and needs to be switched off first. For this, I recommend covering your dominant eye for a few moments BEFORE starting tapping (covering your dominant eye is an OEI technique that I introduce in your first counselling session, and in my opinion, it is the most effective method at stopping a trigger in its tracks). If the Butterfly Hug doesn't appeal to you, any form of slow bilateral stimulation can be effective - like going for a gentle stroll because each leg moves one at a time, so it's a form of BLS. Bilateral Drawing: This can be a great way to introduce creativity to your calming resources and one that focuses on the fluidity of movement over tapping. You can also choose to develop the drawing afterward moving into art therapy practices. Decide on something that you would like to draw, or just let your arms move without direction. Watch the video below for an example. Downloads Downloads 1 EMDR and Chronic Pain Download 2 EMDR, Trauma, and the Brain Download 3 EMDR and Trauma Tip Sheet Download The three resources below are from Sonny Jane Wise's The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills (2022) from www.livedexperienceeducator.com . 4 Neurodivergent Friendly Sensory Profile Download 5 Neurodivergent Friendly Self Soothing Download 6 Neurodivergent Friendly Self Care Download Extra Resouces for Clients Extra Resources for Clients If you would like any of the extra resources shown below, just ask for them in session. Resources can be shipped to virtual clients, or ask for them all in a resources package. Emotional Toolkit Cheat Sheet Handout/Poster Emotional Toolkit Reminder Cards Emotional Toolkit Sticker Reminders Counselling Appointment In-Person 1 hr Book Now

Virtual Violence Research Centre Examining the Complex Intersections Between Technology and Abuse PART 3 Part 1 Dystopian Futures and Virtual R*pe How New Technologies Revolutionise Violence During Part 1 we explore a wide range of examples of the intersections of technology and violence. This includes discussion of deepfake and revenge p*rnography, stalking simulators, 'living dolls', and much much more. Dr. Jem Tosh goes into detail about each kind of virtual violence before going through their own research on the construction and implementation of consent in online spaces. Learning Outcomes: Be aware of the wide range of technologies being used to further violence against marginalised groups. Understand the different implications and impacts of these various technologies and their uses. Gain confidence in discussing these forms of abuse with others and better support students, clients, and others who have experienced them. Identify areas where additional security and education is required in your own work to prevent and protect against virtual violence. Understand how harmful and problematic definitions of consent lead to increases in violence. Watch Trailer $ Rent $65 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Psygentra Member Great structure for an event like this. The pre-recorded lecture was compelling and well-organised. Jem is an expert in this area, and it shows. Great discussion afterwards on this timely topic, too. I hope Psygentra hosts more events like this. I would strongly recommend it. Dr. Lucy Thompson I have really learned so much that connects with arguments I am making in my own work. Invaluable, enriching, and I'll definitely be referencing this lecture series and your work in my upcoming book. Psygentra Member An empowering and responsive session - a good antidote to the grim news headlines around AI as of late. Plenty of practical and clever strategies to increase online safety, particularly around feminist and activist work. Part 2 Cyber Feminism and Activism Responding to Online Oppression and Virtual Violence During Part 2 we cover the history of feminist responses to technological violence and oppression. We discuss cyber feminism and other areas where feminists have used technology to counter violence and challenge gender inequality. Dr. Jem Tosh outlines ways that we can use technology to further our academic activism, as well as how feminism can use technology to dismantle and undermine oppressive structures and build community and connection. Learning Outcomes: Be aware of the history of feminism's engagement with technology and virtual spaces. Understand the different ways that technology can be used to counter and respond to violence. Understand different kinds of activism that utilise a range of technologies. Gain confidence in using online spaces for your feminist academic and/or activist work. Learn online safety tips to make online feminist and activist work safer. Watch Trailer $ Rent $65 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Who Is This Event For? Academics, researchers, and students interested in feminism, technology, gender violence, s*xual abuse, and online communication. Therapists working with survivors of s*xual abuse and violence. Academics and teachers who teach about gender violence, and support students who may have experienced these kinds of abuse, or are struggling with living in an unsafe virtual (and real) world. Social workers who work with survivors of violence and abuse. Dr. Jem Tosh (they/she) Jem is a Doctor of Psychology and Author who specialises in critical and feminist psychologies, particularly around gender and violence. Jem completed their PhD on online discourse and s*xual abuse and has published extensively on the psychology of gender and violence, including several books. Jem is the Founding Director of Psygentra, a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, a Full Member of the Canadian Psychological Association, and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. also known as Dr. Jemma Tosh (deadname) PART 4 COMING IN 2025

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Academic Activism and the role of publishing Western University, Ontario, Canada PhD Seminar <<< back to lecture library Dr. Jem Tosh's invited presentation for Western University. They talk about the role of publishing in activism and how to incorporate activism into your academic work. Jem draws on their own experiences of activist interventions that have been a central focus in their research and publishing career. (45 mins) ​ ***** S., Western University, PhD Student "...very compelling." ***** R., Western University, PhD Student "...excellent advice that can be applied to all contexts." ​ Individual version - for personal use. To show the presentation at schools, universities, workplaces, or other groups, you can use the institutional version available here . Watch Preview $ Rent $39 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

Code of Conduct Psygentra has a zero tolerance policy regarding: Bullying and harassment (either online or in-person) Violence and abuse (including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse) Hate speech (including sexism, racism, classism, ableism, transphobia, interphobia/dyadism, homophobia, and biphobia) ​ R*pe apologism (i.e. minimising, trivialising, normalising, rationalising, or justifying s*xual abuse - prioritising abusers over survivors) ​ Victim-blaming (i.e. focusing on the behaviours, actions, or identities of the victims/survivors, dismissing or ignoring actions of abusers) ​ Gender exclusion in discussions around violence and abuse - e.g. do not assume that all perpetrators are cisgender men and all victims are cisgender women. We include and make space for survivors of all genders, including Two-Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and transgender and cisgender women and men. Students/Members are to promote a culture of respect and consent. They should aim to: 1. Check with others on their capacity to discuss difficult topics. E.g. 'I need to offload about something and it involves talking about r*pe. Is this something you feel up to listening to right now?' ​ 2. Provide content warnings prior to engaging in emotive discussions where possible. E.g. 'CW: r*pe, victim-blaming, childhood s*xual abuse)..................When I was reading the paper by Johnson (2008) I found their perspective on the sexual abuse of children to be victim-blaming, especially when the victims were girls.' ​ 3. Respect and understand that some people with communication diversities/differences, or those who have been triggered, may find it difficult to provide content warnings, particularly when communication occurs in real-time or in-person. That it will be a new skill to some people and they may need practice. ​ 4. Refrain from using offensive and harmful language or 'slurs' (including hate speech). If critiquing or condemning offensive terms, please censor the word/phrase (e.g. f*get). This does not apply to people from marginalised communities reclaiming and redefining slurs. ​ 5. Refrain from tone policing - appreciate that anger can be a valid and functional response to violence and oppression. ​ 6. Appreciate that being aggressive towards another person is not the same as someone experiencing their feelings in a safe(r) space (i.e. feeling the emotion of anger is not the same as acting on it, and anger can be directed into healthy and constructive activities as well as unhealthy and destructive activities). Do not be aggressive towards others. ​ 7. Avoid toxic positivity - try not to frame other people's experiences in unrealistic and dismissively positive ways, such as telling victims of abuse that 'everything happens for a reason' or that the abuse is the reason for their 'strength' or who they are today. These reframings can be harmful for multiple reasons, such as failing to acknowledge the suffering involved in the abuse, and giving credit for the individual's survival to the actions of abusers. ​ 8. Understand that some people are new to these topics and are beginning their journey of unlearning - be kind . ​ 9. Take responsibility for harm caused, even if unintentional - if you make a mistake such as (unknowingly) using a slur or an offensive term, admit it, apologise for it, learn more about it, and commit to doing better in the future. It happens. ​ 10. Listen more, argue less - if you find yourself disagreeing a lot with the content or with your fellow students/members, rather than engaging in a confrontational debate about gender/sex etc., listen to other perspectives and reflect on why you feel so challenged by them. Do not challenge the rights or existence of people, groups, and/or communities (e.g. based on their gender, race, sexuality, disability, etc.). ​ 11. Check your privilege - reflect on the society you live in and your place in it. Where do you experience barriers and where are things easier for you than others? What oppressions do you not experience and how might that inform how you act and communicate to other members? ​ 12. Do not demand or expect free labour by asking others to educate you about their oppression or personal experience. ​ 13. Do not ask invasive or personal questions - let others choose what they want to share with you. ​ 14. Respect boundaries. E.g. physical (if applicable), time (people are not available 24/7), and communication (some people communicate differently, some topics are off-limits for some people etc.). ​ 15. Respect people's privacy and confidentiality - do not share other people's information or things that they have shared with you without their permission. Do not record, screenshot, alter, or take pictures of videos, forums, profiles, online courses, virtual or in-person meetings, teaching, or supervision. Do not share copyrighted content made by psygentra (e.g. online courses, books, etc.) without prior written consent from Dr. Jem Tosh. ​ 16. Believe survivors. ​ ​ ​ Do no harm, but take no shit

A critical, interdisciplinary, and qualitative journal dedicated to research, art, and writing that broadly examines the complex intersections between psychology, gender, and trauma. Vol. 1 Vol. 2 Information for Authors JPGT publishes on a rolling basis, when individual submissions have been through our publishing process. A new volume is started for each section when a maximum of three submissions have been completed. This means that we can have multiple issues in progress simultaneously, which reduces the pressure on editors and authors to produce articles and issues quickly, and removes the need for rigid deadlines. JPGT embraces slow scholarship, allowing authors to take their time over their work in a low-stress environment with support from our editorial team. This forms part of our work in dismantling harmful 'norms' in academia and publishing. ​ Vol. 1 Publication Submission Status: ​ Articles: OPEN ​ Commentaries: OPEN ​ Book Reviews: OPEN ​ Creative Works: CLOSED (Vol. 2 Open) Articles From Inclusivity to Decentralization: An Interview with Jem Tosh on Imagining an Alternative Psychology in the Context of Othering, Transphobia, and Sexual Consent Dr. Güler Cansu Ağören (2023) ​ pp. A1-A19 ​ ​ ​ ​ Original published in Feminist Tahayyül , translated from Turkish: ​ Jem Tosh is a nonbinary psychologist who specializes in gender and trauma. They are a member of several international psychological societies; the aut hor of books entitled, Perverse Psychology (Tosh, 2014), Psychology and Gender Dysphoria: Feminist and Transgender Perspectives (Tosh, 2016a), and The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine: A Therapeutic Rape Culture (Tosh, 2020), as well as numerous articles and blog posts. In their work, they follow a critical approach that suggests that psychology and psychiatry can be understood as social institutions that function to normalize power hierarchies and social oppression, and they developed this critical approach in new and important directions by analyzing the definitions and explanations of these disciplines to sexual violence, femininity, sexual desire, and gender nonconformity. After practicing within the confines of academia for a period of time, Jem ventured beyond the established boundaries of mainstream psychology, even though their work had already transcended those confines... Commentaries What is genderfluidity? Dr. Jem Tosh (2021) ​ pp. C1-C9 ​ $6.99 ​ ​ I came out as genderfluid on National Coming Out Day in 2018, and more recently I have started to write about my gender in my published work (e.g. Tosh, 2020). For the most part, the response I have received has been positive and supportive, but over two years later I still find that the most common response to me 'outing' myself as genderfluid is one of confusion. I can see the anxiety on loving faces as they worry about 'getting it wrong' while trying their best to be supportive, I hear colleagues and acquaintances apologise in advance of making mistakes because they are so sure that they will misgender or offend me in some way, I watch as allies and strangers grapple with how to show their support for something that they do not fully understand. So, below I answer some common questions about what genderfluidity is and how you can support the genderfluid people in your life... Book Reviews Sex object: A memoir - Jessica Valenti Krista Carson (2017) ​ pp. B1-B7 ​ ​ Jessica Valenti is a columnist at The Guardian US , founder of feministing.com, and author of several books about women's issues (e.g. Friedman & Valenti, 2008; Valenti, 2010, 2014). In her recent book, Sex Object: A Memoir (Valenti, 2016), which is a New York Times bestseller, she recounts her experiences growing up in Queens, N.Y. She reflects on her relationships, motherhood, and most prominently, her weariness of the everyday sexism she has endured. Valenti describes how living in a sexist and misogynistic culture has shaped her life. The book offers a compelling account of the author's own experiences with issues such as sexual double standards, sexual objectification, and sexualized violence in the US. Sex Object begins with Valenti asking, "Who would I be if I lived in a world that didin't hate women?" (p. 2). She discusses what object status means to her, and how objectification has been a normative and inevitable part of her lived experience, pondering the cumulative effects of this. They continued regardless: Discussing a therapeutic rape culture with Jem Tosh Dan Oudshoorn (2020) ​ pp. B8 - B22 Near the opening of The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine (2020), Jem Tosh very openly explains where she is situated in relation to the subject matter she will go on to discuss. Rather than seeking to advance her academic brand status by positioning herself amongst the intelligentsia (by highlighting her ability to engage in rigourous “objective” research, pursue “the facts” no matter where they lead, publish with all the right imprints, teach at all the right institutions, and so on and so forth), Tosh proudly stands in the tradition of the “organic intellectual” (as per Gramsci) or the “critic as partisan” (as per Eagleton). Tosh is personally invested in this subject matter - she has been subjected to this way of mattering (as per Foucault with Karen Barad’s discussion of meaning and matter in Meeting the Universe Halfway ) - but along with those who are exploring ableism, madness, race, gender, sexuality, and class from liminal spaces (which are embraced rather than seen as environments to overcome or transcend)... ​ ​ Creative Works Womb-wounded Dee Lister (2018) ​ p. CR1 Content Warning: hysterectomy ​ Objects poke scratch hurt deep inside of me. ​ Body quartered pain echoes in the third chamber of this house. ​ A band of aches remains. Yet I hope, someday... Old and grey and gay Ruthie Adamson (2018) ​ pp. CR2 - CR4 In the film Sunset BOULEVARD the leading lady finds it HARD to face the TRUTH which is her YOUTH is a thing of the PAST. Her DELUSION CONFUSION means CONSEQUENTLY SHE fails to SEE her POPULARITY as a MOVIE must-SEE didn't LAST. ​ The ANTITHESIS of THIS happened to ME when I was filmed for a DOCUMENTARY in which not ONLY my same-sex SEXUALITY but my mature AGE takes centre STAGE Thanks to that MINI MOVIE the HISTORY of my SEXUALITY will outlive... Accidental journeys Aisling Keavey (2018) ​ pp. CR5 - CR11 Accidental journeys traces both the historical and contemporary journey the Irish diaspora took from Ireland to England by photographing a journey from East Croyden to Gatwick Airport using black and white analogue film, then adding dates of famine ships sailing from Cobh to America in the 1840s and 1850s over the images. By placing the images out of chronological order, post-structuralist narrative is alluded to and also shows that meaning is constructed at the point of engagement with the image by the viewer, which also helps the images reference an invisibility of place. There are no defining features of place in any of the images which aids in the defamiliarisation of the landscape... also known as Dr. Jemma Tosh (deadname)