A Queer Way Out: The Politics of Queer Emigration from Israel Book Launch and Drink Reception 28 February KLT theatre, 5-7 pm JOIN US for an evening to discuss and celebrate SOAS Alumna Dr. Hila Amit’s book A Queer Way Out: The Politics of Queer Emigration from Israel where she examines the lives of queer Israeli emigrants who, in their decision to depart, undermine Zionist ideology as well as change
On April 28, 2016, CGS was proud to host the book launch of our former PhD student and Senior Teaching Fellow, Dr Katherine Natanel. The event was introduced by the Chair of the centre, Dr Gina Heathcote. The evening was chaired by Katie’s PhD supervisor, Professor Nadje Al-Ali who was beaming with pride through the evening. Katie introduced the book and then engaged in an enriching conversation with Professor Clare
Book Launch: Beyond Mothers, Monsters, Whores: Women’s Violence in Global Politics Dr Caron Gentry (University of St Andrews), Dr Laura Sjoberg (University of Florida) Date: 14 June 2016 Time: 5:00 PM Finishes: 14 June 2016 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Room: 116 Type of Event: Book Launch When we discuss violent acts committed by women, our responses are almost always rooted in deeply gendered assumptions about women. We express surprise and shock that a
Book Launch: Sustaining Conflict: Apathy and Domination in Israel-Palestine 28 April 2016 5 PM, DLT, SOAS To celebrate the launch of her new book, Dr Katherine Natanel will discuss her work with Professor Clare Hemmings (LSE). Chair: Professor Nadje Al-Ali (SOAS) Abstract Sustaining Conflict develops a groundbreaking theory of political apathy, using a combination of ethnographic material, narrative, and political, cultural, and feminist theory. It examines how the status quo