SLC New Colleagues Research Seminar Series | Mirrors of Desire: Male Fashion Model Revolution in Post-War Japan – School of Languages and Cultures SLC New Colleagues Research Seminar Series | Mirrors of Desire: Male Fashion Model Revolution in Post-War Japan – School of Languages and Cultures

SLC New Colleagues Research Seminar Series | Mirrors of Desire: Male Fashion Model Revolution in Post-War Japan

SLC New Colleagues Research Seminar Series

Mirrors of Desire: Male Fashion Model Revolution in Post-War Japan

Dr Masafumi Monden (Japanese Studies)

Friday, 2 December 3–5pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Abstract

Dr Monden talks about his recent research project on the cultural history of male fashion models in Japan, with particular focus on the issues of ethnicity, ageing, and negotiation of post-war ideals of masculinity.

 

About the speaker

Headshot of Dr Masafumi Monden

Dr Masafumi Monden is a Lecturer in Japanese Studies. He joined the School of Languages and Cultures in January this year. He completed his PhD at the University of Technology Sydney. Before joining USyd, Dr Monden most recently taught at the University of Western Australia. He writes and teaches on modern Japanese cultural history, fashion, art and popular culture, gender studies, Japanese language, and international relations focusing on Australia’s ties with Asia. Dr Monden is a joint recipient of recent Australia – Japan Foundation Grants for the project titled ‘Festivals of the Fantastic in Australian and Japanese Arts’.

SLC New Colleagues Research Seminar Series

This series of new colleagues’ lectures is presented by the SLC Research Committee to welcome newcomers in research positions. Presentations allow school colleagues and the wider community to get to know the research interests of recent arrivals.

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For more information, contact:
Dr Josh Stenberg (josh.stenberg@sydney.edu.au)
Dr Masafumi Monden (kylie.giblett@sydney.edu.au)

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Date

Dec 02 2022
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Time

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location

Online (Zoom)

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Website
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