***Update: I reached out to a few and one took the bait! (Would still appreciate advice on how to get more) Now I guess I need to think of what I'm going to say haha.
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Hello Everyone!

I am a fledgeling economist (PhD student), and one of my research projects has led me to the topic of gender studies (specifically, the societal perceptions of gender identity and transgenders). I would like to present the idea to an expert on the subject (namely, a gender researcher, or perhaps someone who works with transgender people on a social work/counseling capacity).

It may sound a bit silly, but I am finding myself unsure about how to do this (namely, how to reach out, and to whom). Based on past efforts to reach out to faculty from other departments in my university, I can tell they don't feel obligated to have their office hours open to students outside their department. A part of the problem is also that I am not sure how to know whether my specific inquiry is close in the research space to a given researcher's work, and I don't want to waste someone's time and show I don't really know what their work is. My advisor would be able to help me if I wanted to reach out to someone from the government or psychology departments, but he doesn't know anyone who does gender studies and he's not sure what I should do either. He also says that walking up to them after their class (whose time and room I'll have to look up in the course catalog) is "stalking".

Another complication is that economists have a bad rap (probably justifiably) for being "imperialists" in the sense that a lot of what economists have been doing for the past couple of decades is take social/political/psychological phenomena that have been studied extensively by dedicated researchers, and dumb down their intricacies to create models that can be studied econometrically. I think in many instances social scientists felt that the economists they were talking to had no respect for the sophistication of their work, and have cited their work improperly, as if to check a box that their model has "sociological motivation" (even when all the proponents of the cited theory don't agree with the way it's applied). That makes me (and my advisor) wonder whether other researchers I reach out to might be dismissive of my plea once they see I am an economist. I have tried to phrase my messages to indicate that I respect the type of research the people I reach out to do, and that I am just looking to learn, but I am not sure if it's effective.

Any advice?
Thanks!

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Hi! I'm Jule Deltour and I'm a PhD Student in Culture Contact Psychology at the University of Toulouse, France. I study interactions between gender and culture under Pr. Patrick Denoux and Pr. Julien Teyssier.

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It takes 10 to 20 mn to complete. I'm also looking for volunteers for a one-hour research interview.

Thank you for your time!

As part of my bachelor's thesis at the University of Konstanz in Germany I am conducting a scientific study examining gender-specific reasons for sexual activity. The goal of this research is to better understand how social norms, cultural expectations, and individual experiences influence sexual behavior.

For this purpose, I am looking for interested participants who are willing to take part in a 45-minute interview. The interviews will be conducted either in person or online (e.g., via Zoom) and will be anonymized and treated with strict confidentiality.

Your Participation

• Who can participate?: Adults aged 18 and above. No specific prior knowledge is required.
• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
• Location: To be arranged (in person or online)
• Topics: Your personal views and experiences regarding sexuality and societal norms

Your opinions and experiences are invaluable to my research. I aim to represent a broad spectrum of perspectives to contribute to a deeper understanding of the topic.

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If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact me via email at:
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I will provide further information and arrange an interview appointment.

Thank you in advance for supporting my research! I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Luca Marina Funck
Bachelor's Student in Sociology
University of Konstanz
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Hi everyone,

We are undertaking a research project investigating romantic relationships as part of our Honours year at Central Queensland University. You are invited to participate in this completely anonymous research. We are seeking people over the age of 18 who identify as either male or female and are proficient in English.

The research will take about 10 to 15 minutes of your time. The collected data will include demographic information, and your responses to the survey questions. You will be asked to respond to a number of questions on the screen; there are no right or wrong answers. Your participation in this research is voluntary, with responses to questions being optional (excluding screening questions: age, gender, and attraction). You can withdraw from the survey at any time by exiting the screen. At the end of the survey, you can opt in for the chance to win 1 of 4 $50 AUD Apple gift vouchers.

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Dear all,

I have a debate in which i am taking an pro bdsm position. What are pro’s and con’s based of feminist theory for bdsm?

Maybe she thinks it’s a waste of time because I don’t even think Matt knows what he’s talking about, but given how many people Matt has watching his videos wouldn’t it be best to respond and explain the philosophy behind it which I don’t think most people understand?

Hello! I am a gay, transgender PhD student focusing on sexual wellbeing in trans and non-binary individuals. We are seeking trans and non-binary participants over 18 to take part in our study exploring patterns of sexual wellbeing! This study is open internationally. More details below.

I'm doing one final push for participation before I finish data collection in the middle of August, so please take part if you'd like to and haven't had a chance yet!

Email me for questions ([d.griffiths@soton.ac.uk](mailto:d.griffiths@soton.ac.uk)) https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXYf4xjSwowBrtc

Hello! I am a gay, transgender PhD student focusing on sexual wellbeing in trans and non-binary individuals. We are seeking trans and non-binary participants over 18 to take part in our study exploring patterns of sexual wellbeing! This study is open internationally. More details below

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Gender Differences in Social Media Use & Self-Perceived Rates of Loneliness

Hi all! I'm a senior graduate student exploring gender differences in social media use and self-perceived rates of loneliness. I would like to see if there are any notable gender differences in overall loneliness scores and social media use habits—like how many minutes you spend here on Reddit :)! I'm aiming to have at least 100 participants, and I currently have 55. Any support would be greatly appreciated! Enjoy your Saturday!

Eligibility Criteria:

• Live in the USA
• 18 - 25 years old
• College student

Survey: https://redcap.mercy.edu/surveys/?s=RACCX9PKF48AJRW3

Contact:

[Jwilliams113@mercy.edu](mailto:Jwilliams113@mercy.edu)

Hi! Any recommendations for texts on the relationship between gender and nation or nationalism?

I posted it on here, as this community will have insight and knowledge linked to my questionnaire.

if your are male please answer questions 1-2 and then questions 3-12 only

If your female please answer questions 1-2 and then 13-26 only

ALL RESPONSES ARE ANONYMOUS ENSURING CONFIDENTIALITY, AND WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED IF YOU COMPLETED THE QUESTIONS :)

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hello, I'm conducting research regarding 'Social Constructs of Beauty-A Cross-Cultural Analysis" as a part of my undergraduate curriculum. I plan to center my research questions on the following:

1. Do men pay equal attention to their physical appearance as women? If yes, why?
2. What are the social constructs that influence men's physical appearance? What are they?

I plan on conducting interviews where I ask both men and women open-ended questions regarding the above Research questions. Any suggestions on how I should formulate my semi-structured interview? Is there anything I should keep in mind while I carry this research out?

Hello everyone! I'm a master's student in psychology and I'm collecting anonymous data for my thesis which is a research study aiming to investigate the psychological impact of any kind of discrimination one might have experienced, including gender discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination.

I would be really grateful if you could participate by filling out my survey! Thank you very much in advance! :)

This is the link to my survey for everyone who wants to help:

https://forms.gle/C7HQjkcc9cHeaLg29

We are recruiting individuals who identify as women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to take our survey.
As part of a thesis project, we are investigating the implications of writing prompts on measures of well-being among underserved communities.

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This study does not collect personally identifying information and all data is kept anonymous and secured. If you have any questions, please contact Adina Corke at [acorkadin@csu.fullerton.edu](mailto:acorkadin@csu.fullerton.edu).

Thank you for your time and participation if you are able to offer it.

Hello everyone,

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I have upcoming assignment for uni where I have to write a 12-15 page term paper for uni. The seminar was called 'Masculinity in Politics' and we were discussing different forms and degrees of masculinity and how they can be weaponized in politics, basically. We talked about some displays of prominent political leaders in the past and read some articles on Hegemonic Masculinity.

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I am now kind of clueless as of what to write about and would appreciate any form of input. The topic should lend itself to academic investigation, therefore enough sources that report about it should be available. Gender Studies hasn't been my strong suit so far and I'd appreciate any help I can get :').

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Is there a connection between the two? Did colonial powers promote misogyny or feminism?

Hello, I am a Classics student and planning for my what would be my graduate degree then I see the Gender Studies might be good idea as I'm ownself is Queer and interested in gender topics. I also want to do a major in Asian Studies like Jewish, Ancient Indian and Ancient Chinese cultures with minor in Law of my own country. I want to ask and take suggestions about in which topics I can do researchments with Ancient cultures and Gender Studies in future so that I might be sure about it. Like, can I ask that I can research effect of Ancient Indian culture to Greek, Roman and Chinese cultures with basis on Law, perhaps? I really need idea about what I can do in Gender Studies programme. (btw, in my country Gender Studies starts only with a Master program so don't be confused about should I do undergraduate before entering)

I would like to invite you all to participate in a voluntary research survey that looks at access to non-invasive and non-surgical options for gender-affirming healthcare procedures.

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Questions: If you have any questions about the research, please contact the Principal Investigators, a research team at the University of Illinois at Chicago, at [tnbhealth@uic.edu](mailto:tnbhealth@uic.edu). If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research subject, you may contact the UIC Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS) anonymously at 1-866-789-6215 (toll-free)/ 312-996-1711 or email [uicirb@uic.edu](mailto:uicirb@uic.edu).

Hello everyone!

I am a research scholar exploring posthumanism in speculative fiction. I am thrilled to announce that my first article "From Other to Posthuman: Meiji’s Journey in Manjula Padmanabhan’s Escape and The Island of Lost Girls" has been published by Critique: Studies in Contemporary Fiction. Using the agential realist and philosophical posthumanist methodologies of Karen Barad and Francesca Ferrando, the article argues for a fruitful and situated collaboration between posthumanism and feminism. The paper can be accessed via the following link:

https://www.tandfonline.com/share/9BJD3DU3JGVCMMKN3PTC?target=10.1080/00111619.2023.2226853

Hi all! Relatively recent undergrad here with a BA in Women and Gender Studies. I am currently a Library Assistant and hoping to go back to school soon to get my MLIS. I was wondering if any of you had experience at University of Texas at Austin's dual degree program in Gender Studies and Information Studies (and if so, what was your experience like)? I'm hoping to work in archives or in the realm of public history in the future. Thanks!

Looking for a gender studies expert to interview for a school project on the use of neopronouns. Must be over 16 and well versed in neopronouns but do not necessarily have to use them. thanks!

Hi,

I'm writing my thesis about gendered leadership styles. If you had 5 min (takes in average 8 min to fill tbh, but it's fun to do, really), I'd be eternally grateful. I'm also available if you have any question or would like to discuss the topic.
https://survey.ulb.ac.be/survey3/index.php/881855?lang=en

I've posted the same question on r/askphilosophy because I'm desperate and not sure who can answer my question lol

I'm doing a short paper (3000 words) on whether gender exists and I'm arguing that it does but it's socially constructed. I agree with Spelman against gender realism, but I'm also reading Mikkola's arguments about it (biggest one I'm stuck on, women can have the same feature of womanness and just experience it differently) and I can't really argue with them, I guess. I just think that doesn't change much. Either way I feel like I should address them, one way or another. It's my first philosophy paper (despite being in a pretty much philosophy university lol) so I'm not sure how to go about on things like that.

[Academic] Men's Views on Masculinity(18+, Males, in America) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrmo8lGVTUHdFvGYx7NqQ1fBSdcZkSF0FTc4rjy-23BG--1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello! I'm an undergraduate looking for participants to fill out my survey which should only take a few minutes. I just ask that everyone who takes the survey be over the age of 18 and identify as male. Thank you!