University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage

[bonnie]

The wonders of higher education in Tennessee

University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage Expert

Todd Starnes

Mar 14, 2013

University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage Expert

A lesbian bondage expert and a campus-wide condom scavenger hunt are among the activities planned for The University of Tennessee’s first-ever “Sex Week” – an event paid for in-part by student fees.

Sex Week is sponsored by the university’s Sexual Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee club. The six-day event is expected to cost nearly $20,000 – covered in part by university grants, student fees and contributions from academic departments.

University of Tennessee spokeswoman Karen Simpson confirmed to Fox News that the conference is being funded by student fees and university money.

“The university is providing funding for this workshop because it covers a wide range of issues that are beneficial to our students,” Simpson said.

There are 30 events planned including “Getting Laid,” “Sex Positivity; Queer as a Verb,” “Bow Chicka Bow Woah,” “How to Talk to Your Parents About Sex,” “Loud and Queer,” and “How Many Licks Does It Take…” – a workshop about oral sex.

“It’s tackling important topics related to sexual health, sexual identity, preventing sexual assault, gender roles (and) religion,” she added. “The students have done a good job making sure there are things to appeal to all.”

The nearly $20,000 cost was covered by money given from specific academic programs “who see a common interest – from law, from sociology and from history.”

In addition to a campus-wide scavenger hunt for a golden condom, the university is hosting noted lesbian bondage expert and erotica author Sinclair Sexsmith.

Sexsmith, who serves on the board of the New York Lesbian Sex Mafia, will deliver a lecture titled, “Messing Around with Gender.”

Sexsmith runs the online website “Sugarbutch Chronicles: The Sex, Gender and Relationship Adventures of a Kinky Queer Butch Top.”

In addition to hosting college workshops and lectures about queer theory, she is an expert in sexuality and leather.

UT student Brianna Rader, one of the founders of Sex Week, told Fox News that Sexsmith will not be engaging in lesbian bondage demonstrations during her appearance.

“She’s doing a workshop on poetry about sexuality,” Rader said. “She’s also going to be talking about constructing and reconstructing gender roles in society.”

Sexsmith is also expected to show college students “how to turn up the heat on our own sex drive” – as well as play with gender and sexual identity roles and butch/femme roles.

Rader said their event has something for everyone.

[cricket]

Sex is a private affair. It ought to stay a private affair.

[bonnie]

Sex is a private affair. It ought to stay a private affair.

Not at the University of Tenn.I would guess that this will be fairly well attended from many that don't feel that way.

The funding seems to have been available to sponsor this

[CoAspen]

Its hard to check the veracity of the story, given the author of the piece. Depends on ones point of view and just a bushel of salt when tasting!

Todd is the author of Dispatches From Bitter America – endorsed by Sarah Palin, Mark Levin and Sean Hannity.

In the interest of full disclosure about the following link,

Media Matters for America is a

Web-based, not-for-profit, 501©(3) progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation

in the U.S. media.

The works of Tod Starnes..... Who is he?

[CoAspen]

He might want to 'proof read his articles before publishing...may not be important to Faux News!!

Karen Ann Simsen

Director, Media and Internal Relations at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Of interest also is all of the other 'quote's' found on the web used the same misspelling!

As Bravus says...truth is important....

Maybe someone can find out how accurate the story is, but given Starnes view of things...not worth my time for further research.

[olger]

It's on Facebook now: http://www.facebook.com/sexweekut

[cricket]

Do you see any evidence that university grants or mandatory student fees are being used to fund this week-long event?

[bonnie]

Do you see any evidence that university grants or mandatory student fees are being used to fund this week-long event?

I don't think that was the claim.It sounds like "interested" parties donated the funds.

Regardless if I were paying tuition to that University for a student it would stop. The student would either have to figure out a way to pay their own or go to a University that did not do this

[cricket]

Sex Week is sponsored by the university’s Sexual Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee club. The six-day event is expected to cost nearly $20,000 – covered in part by university grants, student fees and contributions from academic departments.

That's what I read, so that's why I asked. I was curious to know if state and federal monies were part of this Sex Week event.

I still believe that sex is a private affair and should remain so.

[olger]

The Facebook page for Sex Week, directs people to their own website for "accurate information" about the event. http://sexweekut.org

I reviewed the website this morning.

The website attempts to appear objective by stating that the event "does not presume that everyone is having sex." They then state "The possibility of practicing a sex-positive form of abstinence will be explored." While we are left to imagine what a "sex-positive form of abstinence" might entail, it is certain that "abstinence" to them is not what it is to a biblical Christian.

At a minimum, this is event is an endorsement of homosexuality:

"Sex Week will include programming that includes and celebrates those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer. Every program we host will be in a safe space and friendly towards the LGBTQ community, including the fact that some of the speakers will be queer. In addition to queerness being explored as an identity category related to sexuality, the possible implications of using the word queer as a verb will be discussed."

"Sex Week will include programming designed to educate members of the UTK community about topics related to kinkiness, the playful usage of sexual concepts in a manner different from conventional sexual behaviors. This includes BDSM (Bondage, Discipline/Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism), a wide and creative variety of sexual acts, and borrowing your mom's copy of Fifty Shades of Grey."

"Sex Week will include programming that is compelling, insightful, and relevant to people along the gender spectrum. In addition to having hospitality towards all genders, Sex Week will foster discussions about the theory and history behind gender roles in our culture and the expectations those create for interpersonal relationships and relationships with society. This will include discussion about prescriptive versions of masculinity and femininity and their healthier, more sustainable alternatives, as well as the limits put on individuals because of their gender role performance."

Liberal one-ists have identified at least eight genders in Canadian classrooms, with a possibility of several more according to Michael Brown Ph.D.

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(PS. The title of this thread is a bit more provocative than it could be).

[bonnie]

The Facebook page for Sex Week, directs people to their own website for "accurate information" about the event. http://sexweekut.org

I reviewed the website this morning.

The website attempts to appear objective by stating that the event "does not presume that everyone is having sex." They then state "The possibility of practicing a sex-positive form of abstinence will be explored." While we are left to imagine what a "sex-positive form of abstinence" might entail, it is certain that "abstinence" to them is not what it is to a biblical Christian.

I would not expect a state university to teach what it is to be a biblical christian.

Nor do I expect them to explore and educate in lesbian bondage

[cricket]

Did it say anything about the funding, Olger? I'm sorry I can't seem to be able to load the web page. I tried it last night too and it wouldn't work for me then either.

[bonnie]

Did it say anything about the funding, Olger? I'm sorry I can't seem to be able to load the web page. I tried it last night too and it wouldn't work for me then either.

From the beginning of the article

University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage Expert

A lesbian bondage expert and a campus-wide condom scavenger hunt are among the activities planned for The University of Tennessee’s first-ever “Sex Week” – an event paid for in-part by student fees.

Sex Week is sponsored by the university’s Sexual Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee club. The six-day event is expected to cost nearly $20,000 – covered in part by university grants, student fees and contributions from academic departments.

University of Tennessee spokeswoman Karen Simpson confirmed to Fox News that the conference is being funded by student fees and university money.

“The university is providing funding for this workshop because it covers a wide range of issues that are beneficial to our students,” Simpson said.

[olger]

Did it say anything about the funding, Olger? I'm sorry I can't seem to be able to load the web page. I tried it last night too and it wouldn't work for me then either.

There is nothing on the website identifying how this event is being funded, Cricket. There is a donate button on one link, but no further information. I'm guessing that this information was scrubbed from the website, or never actually on there.

[olger]

Originally Posted By: olger

The Facebook page for Sex Week, directs people to their own website for "accurate information" about the event. http://sexweekut.org

I reviewed the website this morning.

The website attempts to appear objective by stating that the event "does not presume that everyone is having sex." They then state "The possibility of practicing a sex-positive form of abstinence will be explored." While we are left to imagine what a "sex-positive form of abstinence" might entail, it is certain that "abstinence" to them is not what it is to a biblical Christian.

I would not expect a state university to teach what it is to be a biblical christian.

Nor do I expect them to explore and educate in lesbian bondage

On the contray, Dr. Tina Shepardson (lesbian), a professor of religious studies at UT, recently hosted a 45-minute pregame presentation titled " “The Bible Tells Me So: The Politics of Biblical Interpretation.”

“A lot of Americans rely on the Bible to support their views on everything from how to treat the environment to the use of our country’s military to the rights of gays and lesbians,” said Shepardson. “I will discuss the decisions behind saying ‘That’s what the Bible says’ at my showcase.”

[olger]

Recent statement by University of Tennessee third-year student (February 6).

"I’m a feminist with a very liberal, sex-positive attitude, so for a long time I felt that being a virgin was somehow betraying my values: Your fore-mothers did not burn their bras and go to jail so you could fiddle with yourself on Saturday nights! GO YE FORTH AND HAVETH EMPOWERED SEX!!!”

I have been saying for three years now, that there is a huge moral challenge coming down the pike in our world. It will challenge Christian believers to know where the Bible stands on these issues, and also challenge them to know where "they" stand as well.

This movement is huge, folks, with many aspects to it. The legal pressures brought to bear on those who stay true to the Bible will be enormous. Watch for it, and stay anchored in the Word. "Perilous times are coming in the last days..."

Gerry

[Gerr]

If true, maybe they'll have an orgy week next.

[olger]

That would not be surprising, actually.

Gerry²

[M. T. Cross]

Here is my question. Is any of this mandatory for the young people at the university to participate in? Do the economics, political science, biology etc students have to take part in the activities?

My other question is this. If they used the same funds to fund a Biblical Study and Revival week bringing in guest speakers how would you feel about it?

[bonnie]

Here is my question. Is any of this mandatory for the young people at the university to participate in? Do the economics, political science, biology etc students have to take part in the activities?

My other question is this. If they used the same funds to fund a Biblical Study and Revival week bringing in guest speakers how would you feel about it?

It really isn't a question of forced participation. Maybe other parents think differently but I don't think lesbian bondage etc is a vital or necessary part of their education

Not at a public university.If a group of students funded and held a bible study separate from the university and paid for it out of pocket no problem.

Even as sick as I think lesbian bondage is,funded and held privately separate from the university their business.

Neither being approved,promoted or funded by the university

[M. T. Cross]

Thats fair Bonnie, and I agree. I don't think any public dollars should be spent on it. I can see the subject of human sexuality being brought up and studied in certain classes that it might relate to, but I think this crosses the line simply because for many people it is a sensitive and private matter.

I ask about the Bible study thing for two reasons. One, obviously because this is a Christian site and I wanted to gauge the view point, and also because one of an experience my wife and I had with two separate public schools. One sent a Bible home with each of our older two kids. The other one enrolled our kids in Bible study classes. This was elementary school. I found both cases to be very offensive. What my children, what your children or what anyones children are taught about religion and spirituality are a personal family based matter. If one wanted their children to be taught religion in school they would send them to a religious school.

[CoAspen]

Where were these schools?

[cricket]

Originally Posted By: cricket

Did it say anything about the funding, Olger? I'm sorry I can't seem to be able to load the web page. I tried it last night too and it wouldn't work for me then either.

From the beginning of the article

University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage Expert

A lesbian bondage expert and a campus-wide condom scavenger hunt are among the activities planned for The University of Tennessee’s first-ever “Sex Week” – an event paid for in-part by student fees.

Sex Week is sponsored by the university’s Sexual Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee club. The six-day event is expected to cost nearly $20,000 – covered in part by university grants, student fees and contributions from academic departments.

University of Tennessee spokeswoman Karen Simpson confirmed to Fox News that the conference is being funded by student fees and university money.

“The university is providing funding for this workshop because it covers a wide range of issues that are beneficial to our students,” Simpson said.

Yes, I know what the original article said, Bonnie. That's why I quoted it back to you when you said that it wasn't a question. Anyway, I was asking because even the original article had errors in it. For example, the article quotes a person named "Simpson", when indeed her name is really "Simsen". I was looking to know if the people who are in charge of this event admit on their own page where the funding is coming from.

Sorry I didn't spell it out word for word the firs time I asked. Next time, I will.

[M. T. Cross]

Where were these schools?

In two separate towns in Alberta. I don't think thats where my tax dollars should be spent and I did object to the fact that our kids were enrolled in them without our consent. Just like I would object to kids under the legal age of adult being enrolled in a "Sex Week" course without my permission. This is why I asked if it was mandatory for anyone to attend this at UoT.

[Bravus]

To what extent is the posting of this topic a pretext to dignify the posting of the phrase 'lesbian bondage'?