CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), 50th Annual Meeting

"Sexual Literacy: Health and Rights in Cultural Context"

November 5-8, 2009, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

In the 21st Century, the interconnected world of face-to-face and online relationships and social networks have the power to advance sexual literacy and well being globally. In the spirit of this idea , the SSSS is hosting its first meeting in Mexico and through this effort, is reaching out to build new connections with its dynamic and changing neighbors to the south.

Like all forms of literacy, sexual knowledge is a historically and culturally specific continuum of learning for individuals in different contexts and communities, both in teaching and learning. However a culture defines it, becoming sexually literate  touches every aspect of individual and community life and must be valued as a human right. Thus the subtheme of rights and health in cultural context expresses the importance of this year's first meeting in Mexico; the significance of a dialogue across cultural boundaries for all of North and South America; and research and education on Latino and Latin American sexualities, North-South relations, and recent achievements in Latin America in relation to sexual citizenship and sexual rights. The SSSS encourages submissions that focus on promoting sexual health and well being.

More information on the meeting and guidelines for submissions can be found on the SSSS website - www.sexscience.org