‘I want to hold you close’: an auto-ethnographical discussion of sexuality in and around Vampire: The Masquerade LARP

(En anglais)In this paper I will be looking at the way sexuality and sexual harassment influenced my own personal way of playing and evolving in the Vampire: The Masquerade LARP I was a part of for multiple years, and how it influenced me in other settings as well. I will examine the power play dynamic that invites groomers and sexual abusers, but also will look at positive ways of roleplaying romance and sexuality. This paper will be taking an auto-ethnographical approach as I will be analyzing and examining my own experiences before, during and after LARP sessions. I do not end the paper on a negative note, instead looking at how my experiences helped me grow and sense danger and red flags better than before.

 

Conférence | Kyria Van Gasse

Samedi 9 novembre, 17h30-18h30

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