Watch Dr. Jem Tosh's presentation from Psygentra's 2024 Critical and Creative Qualitative Conference, and Part Three of our Virtual Violence Series.

Recording of the Virtual Violence Special Event in April 2023. In this lecture Dr. Jem Tosh explores a wide range of examples of the intersections of technology and violence. This includes discussion of deepfake and revenge p*rnography, stalking simulators, 'living dolls', and much much more. Jem goes into detail about each kind of virtual violence before going through their own research on the construction and implementation of consent in online spaces. Reviews: ***** 'Jem is an expert in this area and it shows. I would strongly recommend it.' - Psygentra Member

This is Part Two of Psygentra's Feminism and Virtual Violence Event, held in May 2023. Dr. Jem Tosh covers the history of feminist responses to technological violence and oppression. They discuss cyber feminism and how feminist have used technology to counter violence and challenge gender inequality. Dr. Jem Tosh covers a variety of examples of online feminist activism and outlines how feminism can use technology to dismantle and underline oppressive structures and build community and connection.

Dr. Jem Tosh explains several key concepts when using discourse analysis. They do this using multiple examples from media texts, more specifically, science fiction films and television shows. If you're new to discourse analysis or you're curious about how to use the method, this introductory lecture is for you. (23 mins) Key Concepts: (1) Discursive objects and subjects, (2) natural and human kinds, (3) texts and discourse. Reviews: ***** 'It's a f*cking masterpiece!' - F., N. Ireland ***** 'Brilliant!' - K., Canada Individual version for personal use. To show the presentation at schools, universities, workplaces, or other groups, you can use our institutional version available on our website.

This is the second in our discourse analysis key concepts series. Dr. Jem Tosh uses examples from horror films and television shows to explain themes and narratives in discourse analysis. They demonstrate through multiple examples what these concepts are and how to draw them out of texts. This is an introductory lecture for those new to the topic. (22+ mins) Key Concepts: (1) Themes, (2) Narratives. Content Warning: Lecture contains discussion of violence, abuse in childhood, and s*xual abuse. Individual version for personal use. To show the lecture at schools, universities, workplaces, or other groups, you can use the institutional version available on our website.

In this lecture Dr. Jem Tosh draws on examples from crime drama to explain the concepts of subject positioning and practice in discourse analysis. She critiques the genre and texts themselves as well as demonstrating how to apply these concepts to written text. From Law & Order to Sherlock Holmes, this one's for the amateur sleuths. Key Concepts: (1) Subject Positions, (2) Practice. Content warning: Lecture includes discussion of murder, childhood s*xual abuse, su*cide, and racism. Individual version for personal use. To show the lecture at schools, universities, workplaces, or other groups, you can use the institutional version available on our website.

In this publishing lecture, Dr. Jem Tosh shows you how to make the most out of your qualitative publishing without overwhelming your workload. Jem gives advice and tips on how to publish multiple papers from the same project and how to expand your research plan to include a greater range of publishing possibilities. (22+ mins) Individual version for personal use. To show the presentation at schools, universities, workplaces, or other groups, you can use our institutional version available on our website.

Dr. Jem Tosh talks about how to get your first academic monograph published. She describes the method she uses for her own books - the one that has led to her never having a book proposal rejected. (28 mins) Individual version for personal use. To show the presentation at schools, universities, workplaces, or other groups, you can use our institutional version available on our website.

Dr. Jem Tosh talks about how to incorporate activism into your academic work, and how to get it published. They draw on their own experience of activism that has been a central focus of their research and publishing career. This is the version to be shown to groups (i.e. in lectures, classes, or to employees etc.). Once purchased, the video will be available for 48 hours. Reviews: ***** "...very compelling." S., Western University, PhD Student ***** "...excellent advice that can be applied to all contexts." - R., Western University, PhD Student Institutional version - for showing in lectures, classes, to employees etc. Once purchased the video will be available for 48 hours. Individual version for personal use available on our website.