SQS – Society of Queer Studies in Finland
The Society of Queer Studies in Finland is an academic society founded July 6th, 2004. The purpose of SQS is to promote queer studies in Finland.
The society advocates queer research and the critical, theoretical and empirical exploration of genders and sexualities. This includes, for example, research on lesbian, gay, transgender and bi-sexual issues, and the study of heteronormativity as well as heterosexuality.
The society publishes an open access -magazine online entitled SQS-lehti (SQS-magazine). In addition SQS arranges lectures, meetings and conferences. Information about these events can be found on the “ajankohtaista” page, or by contacting our chair, annamari.vanska [at] helsinki.fi.
As a community of scholars and students SQS engages ideas and interpretations in a multidisciplinary vein. SQS participates in public debates and seeks to establish connections with other societies, communities and researchers. The society also aspires to strengthen the academic status of queer scholars and research.
You can join SQS by paying the membership fee of €23 (€7 for students, unemployed etc.) to the SQS account 147030-250384. For international money transfer, please use the following information:
Bank name:
Nordea Pankki Suomi Oyj
Bank adress:
Aleksanterinkatu 36
00020 Nordea
Finland
IBAN: FI5514703000250384
SWIFT: NDEAFIHH
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