Women and Gender Studies InstituteWant to talk about feminism? “Talking Back” (a title borrowed from the one-and-only bell hooks) is an intersectional feminist discussion group that will incorporate current events, pop culture, and whatever is on the mind of whoever turns up that day. It is a casual, non-academic space to ask questions, make connections and be heard. We […]
Social Justice in Art and Media: The Power of the Platform Amanda Parris – Artist, Educator, Playwright, Writer and Scholar HOST: EXHIBITIONISTS and MARVIN’S ROOM, CBC CO-FOUNDER: the alternative education organization Lost Lyrics CREATOR: The Ride or Die Project, inspired by women supporting loved ones who are incarcerated CONTRIBUTOR: Rhymes to Re-Education, a Hip Hop education resource guide ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Wombmanifesto, the first celebration of women […]
Participants: MADINA TLOSTANOVA Linköping University | Postcolonial feminisms and Russian/Soviet Empire INA MERDJANOVA Irish School of Ecumenics | Muslim women in the Balkans ETHEL BROOKS Rutgers University | Romani women and feminisms in Central/East Europe and diaspora NJOKI WANE OISE/University of Toronto | African women and feminisms JASMIN ZINE Wilfred Laurier University | Muslim Women […]
