POL378H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Nude Beach, Pride Parade, Gay Village
Document Summary
Security procedures are designed to generate safe and orderly spaces. Perceived tendency for gay men to use parks. Entering political system: need to be able to navigate. Policing subcontracted to licensee and then to servers (of alcohol) Restricting the event so that anyone under 19 cannot enjoy gay culture. Not a "gay thing" - not necessarily related to the gay parade. Police were warned of infractions but they chose not to do anything about it. Police have tried and failed to press charges here. Using provisions under the liquor license to prohibit behaviour - tnt parties at the barn. Shift away from criminal law towards administrative law. License revoked has financial repercussions for the business. Gay village can be both a space of freedom and regulation. Setting the scene, becoming a practitioner, and the toy. 34-132 in techniques of pleasure: bdsm and the circuits of sexuality. Developed in relation to san fran / silicon valley.
