Thea Cacchioni, University of Victoria

Research

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Medicalization Healthism Sexual ‘Dysfunction,’ PCOS/PMOS, peri/menopause Heteronormativity

Latest papers

Why medicalization? Introduction to the special issue on the medicalization of sex.
Journal of sex research · 2012 · first author

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Why medicalization? Introduction to the special issue on the medicalization of sex.

Cacchioni T, Tiefer L

Journal of sex research2012First author

DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2012.690112 PMID: 22720821

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Medicalization Dear Professor Cacchioni, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Why medicalization? Introduction to the special issue on the medicalization of sex." (2012), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]