Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D.

VAP @BereaCollege | #GenderStudies | #SouthernStudies | #FatStudies | Sex Work Researcher | Views my own | (she/they)

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

For all SWers: Starting next month I'll be offering free editing, transcription, and/or design services for a minimum of 3 SWers each month. More if my schedule allows! Check out my website for more info or feel free to email or DM me!
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[Women With A Vision @WWAVinc]

“The truth is that harm reduction was designed and created by drug users, sex workers ... It is a practice steeped in joy, in living into the beauty of our lives no matter how messy they may (appear to) be.” https://t.co/hE1GSdBzCl

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

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[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

My family needs your help. My sister-in-law needs to get to @CancerCenter in Chicago, but insurance won’t cover her travel or hotel anymore. Please share, boost, and donate @gofundme linked below

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

My sister-in-law needs financial support for an emergency evaluation in Chicago. Please donate, boost, and RT

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[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

@TreyConatser Thank you! Still figuring out how things work as a faculty member, especially where to find money/funding for undergrads

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

Are there small grants for workshop development in higher ed? I’m hoping to employ an undergrad RA and community consultant with small stipends and would love suggestions for funding opportunities

#AcademicTwitter @UKCELT @ukyiede

[Tina Horn @tinahornsass]

Pretty freakin big news: the most mainstream job I've ever been hired to do is finally ready for your ear holes. I worked with an expansive team who brought me on to help tell the story of a 90s PSO company, and it's coming out now on @WonderyMedia ! https://t.co/UGmxmUuLqT

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

Come check out the grand opening of the new Community Closet on First Fridays at the bell hooks center from 11-2 today @bereacollege @WGSBerea

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

I’m teaching three preps and applying for jobs, so anytime I meet a deadline I am SHOCKED.

Today I am shocked 🎉

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

I often have to catch myself mid-hyper focus to steer the energy in a different direction. My meds mean I can now be productive AND catch myself when I’m falling down a rabbit hole

[Pina✨ADHD Alien Comics @ADHD_Alien]

So I’m seeing a few people surprised by this and wanted to add:
The best thing I’ve learnt about medication is that they only work “right” for me when I plan what I want to work on beforehand. If I only rely on my medication to be productive, I’ll start organizing pens by color.

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

@thissexualself Congrats!! You should definitely check out the @SWSyllabus

[CAPE AAG @CAPE_AAG]

Tenure Track Position in Geography @RutgersU Assistant Professor in Black Geographies
https://t.co/4XUbnNempd
Review of applications begins November 1, 2021. For additional information contact Dr. A. Ghertner.

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

I have somehow made more worksheets and activities in the past several weeks than I have in the other 6 years I’ve taught. And I am completely ok with being the worksheet lady cause so far these students are loving it 😍

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

As I put together job applications knowing hundreds of people will undoubtedly apply, I can’t help but think that asking for these materials up front is ableist

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

#AcademicTwitter

Are there any gender studies faculty hired in the past 5 years out there willing to share application materials? I would appreciate the help so much!

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

Me everyday now

[Ilana Masad @ilanaslightly]

You ever think, "I may never have insurance this good again so maybe I should do this thing now" or do you not live in the United States?

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

Hoping to turn my dissertation research into a monograph that explains all of this. LGBTQIA, Black, indigenous SWers of color are the folks that need the boost. Not historically privileged SWers

[Sinnamon Love 🟣 | NYC #linkinbio @SinnamonLove]

“Do [tech companies] need to show the top creators on their platforms? Do they need to amplify the top creators," Sinnamon Love, sex worker, content creator, and Black Feminist pornographer told Insider. https://t.co/joBwgUeNPB

[whoreganizer.bsky.social @whoreganizer]

Thank you everyone who read + shared my @thenation piece this week. No one in my academic department or mainstream scholarly circles even acknowledged it—but the outpouring of engagement from sex working community members means a lot, especially right now
https://t.co/2Qz7YQviDc

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

Getting real tired of some folks using “fear” as a cudgel. I am afraid because I’m reading the science, because I’m informed. Do not dismiss me and my emotions. I am both afraid AND rational

[Shawna F. Felkins, Ph.D. @Shawna_Felkins]

I’m wanting to find some awesome art for my office! If you are a SWer artist who has prints, takes commissions, etc. drop your links below!