According to Butler, “identity categories tend to be instruments of regulatory regimes”. Thus, she refuses to be reduced into a mere stereotype of the lesbian, to wear a label that carries with it presuppositions and prejudices, to be confined within a category that limits aspects of one’s existence to a set of culturally ingrained definitions. Coming out of the closet ...

The University of Nicosia in cooperation with ACCEPT LGBT Cyprus are organising a two-day event on Sports and Sexuality. The event is supported by Cyprus Sociology Association, Cyprus Family Planning Association, Cyprus FreeThinkers and the institute of Hospitality (Cyprus Branch). (details below)