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Harvard University

Feminisms Now - Visions of Gender Equality for the 21st Century

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Overview

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Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Schlesinger Library and the 10th anniversary of the VIDA count. Hear from rising artists, thinkers, and organizers as they share their visions for gender equality in the 21st century. Delve into reflections on art and activism in service of intersecting and sometimes competing feminisms. Listen to insights from panelists including poet Fatimah Asghar, Know Your IX cofounder Dana Bolger, creative writing professor Melissa Febos, cultural critic Kimberly Foster, and activist Emi Koyama. Engage with the panel discussion and audience Q&A session, moderated by Harvard professor Robert Reid-Pharr. Gain valuable perspectives on contemporary feminism and its intersections with various social issues in this comprehensive 1 hour and 48 minute event presented by the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University.

Syllabus

Fatimah Asghar , poet and screenwriter
Dana Bolger , cofounder, Know Your IX
Melissa Febos , assistant professor of creative writing, Monmouth University
Kimberly Foster , cultural critic and founder, For Harriet
Emi Koyama , activist, writer, and rogue intellectual
PANEL DISCUSSION
AUDIENCE Q&A

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  • Billie Jo Roach
    I really was awakened in my thinking and as a result, I am intrigued and even more curious about how to armor myself with more feminist qualities, education and now I have even more questions… which I find a positive side effect. I will continue onwards towards my education of how to unravel my own toxic-patriarchal belief systems and challenge my own racism, sexism and misogynistic beliefs.

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