3001, 2019

Reminder – Tomorrow’s Talk by Dr. Sara Salem (LSE) on Decolonisation and Radical Solidarity: Transnational Feminism and the Postcolonial Project

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 30, 2019|Uncategorized|1 comments

Transnational feminism and the postcolonial project @ Khalili Lecture Theatre on 31 January between 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm This talk explores the question of transnational feminist solidarity in the particular historical moment of decolonisation. I explore how radical and alternative notions of transnational feminism were developed and explored during this historical moment, that transcended categories of class, race, nation, and gender. I show how feminists negotiated tensions between nationalism

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3001, 2019

KURDISH MOVEMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA: REFRAMING THE NOTION OF LIFE

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 30, 2019|Uncategorized|0 comments

KURDISH MOVEMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA: REFRAMING THE NOTION OF LIFE   Is there a link between afro-indigenous/feminists’ movements in Latin America and the Kurdish movements in Rojava? The reception of the Kurdish movements in Latin America started after 2014, with the formation of the “International Solidarity committees” in seven countries. However, its political strategy goes beyond raising awareness about the Kurdish situation in the Middle East. Despite their differences, the debates

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2501, 2019

Our Upcoming Seminars! Check regularly for Updates!

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 25, 2019|Forthcoming Book Launch, Forthcoming CGS Seminar Series, Uncategorized|0 comments

31/01/19 Decolonisation and radical solidarity: Transnational feminism and the postcolonial project Speaker: Sara Salem Chair: Sabiha Allouche 21/02/19 From Invisible Religiosity to Bearded Men in Suits in Turkey: Visibility and Studying Gender in Islam Speaker: Sertaç Sehlikoglu Chair: Alyosxa Tudor 28/02/19 Book Launch: A Queer Way Out: The Politics of Queer Emigration from Israel Speaker: Hila Amit Chair: Rahul Rao 07/03/19 Beyond Queer: A View on ‘Different Normativity’ from the

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2501, 2019

Queer Asia Summer Programme 2019

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 25, 2019|Uncategorized|0 comments

  SUMMER PROGRAMME 2019 summer programme CALL FOR APPLICATIONS MONDAY 15 – THURSDAY 18 JULY 2019 VENUES TBC (Central London) Fees: Free to attend but regret we are unable to offer any funding Deadline: 28 February 2019 Apply by the online link below (short online form plus CV attachment) PLEASE NOTE: 1. Successful participants will be expected to attend the whole programme for four days. 2. The programme will take

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2501, 2019

Dr. Alyosxa Tudor part of panel on ‘Transnational Feminism; Queering Bodies and Borders’ on Friday, 8 February 2019

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 25, 2019|Activism, Lectures/Talks/Conferences, Our Work|0 comments

Hosted by Event Details. Friday, 8 February 2019 from 16:00-18:00 IAS Common Ground WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom Hosted by Fast-forward Feminism; resist, reimagine, rebuild   In the last few years we have seen countless numbers of people across the global left destitute, vulnerable and threatened, due to the appalling treatment of migrants and the harmful and discriminatory principles and policies of neoliberalism. Throughout this panel, hosted by academics and activists,

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2501, 2019

Our next CGS Seminar with Dr. Sara Salem (LSE) is on Decolonisation and Radical Solidarity: Transnational Feminism and the Postcolonial Project

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 25, 2019|Forthcoming, Forthcoming CGS Seminar Series|0 comments

Transnational feminism and the postcolonial project @ Khalili Lecture Theatre on 31 January between 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm This talk explores the question of transnational feminist solidarity in the particular historical moment of decolonisation. I explore how radical and alternative notions of transnational feminism were developed and explored during this historical moment, that transcended categories of class, race, nation, and gender. I show how feminists negotiated tensions between nationalism

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2501, 2019

Come Join Us on our Postgraduate Open Day

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 25, 2019|Marketing|0 comments

Are you planning on pursuing an MA degree in Gender Studies at SOAS? Come Speak to Us tomorrow on our Postgraduate Open Day! You can find us at Paul Webley Wing (@ Senate House) between 12:00 and 13:00. We will give a talk on our vision, MA pathways, and more at SG36 (also at Senate House) between 13:00-14:00      

2501, 2019

Why Our Feminism Must be Anti-Fascist

By Centre for Gender Studies|January 25, 2019|CGS Seminar Series, MA Students|0 comments

Why Our Feminism Must be Anti-Fascist By Erin Quinn SOAS’ Centre for Gender Studies concluded its seminar series for the term on Thursday, December 13th, with a discussion of the relationship between feminism and anti-fascism with activists from Sisters Uncut, a feminist direct action group fighting in solidarity with survivors of domestic, sexual, and state violence, and Brazilian Women Against Fascism UK. The panel discussed the rise of fascism in

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1312, 2018

Reflections on Feminists, Resistance and Scholarship: Cynthia Enloe speaks at SOAS Centre for Gender Studies

By Gina Heathcote|December 13, 2018|Blog Posts, CGS Seminar Series, Lectures/Talks/Conferences, Uncategorized|0 comments

On the 6th of December 2018, the SOAS Centre for Gender Studies welcomed Cynthia Enloe, Research Professor in the Department of International Development, Community, and Environment of Clark University, Massachusetts, to join Nadje Al-Ali, Chair of the Centre for Gender Studies, SOAS in conversation on the topic of Feminists, Resistance, and Scholarship. Enloe’s long and accomplished academic career in the fields of Gender Studies and Political Science drew a large

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1203, 2018

On Cruelty and Care: Motherhood and the politics of de/renationalisation

By Centre for Gender Studies (SOAS)|March 12, 2018|CGS Seminar Series|0 comments

On Cruelty and Care: Motherhood and the politics of de/renationalisation Thursday, 22 March 2018 5-7pm Wolfson Lecture Theatre, SOAS The Centre for Gender Studies, together with the South Asia Institute and Mulosige invite you to a lecture with Prof. Kumkum Sangari: Professor Kumkum Sangari will speak on the uneven temporal relation between distant dystopias and contemporary polities through the dislocations, displacements and de/renationalisations of the figure of the mother, a

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