In this panel, young feminist activists discuss their
areas of interest, what they see as the major challenges for feminist
movements, how organizing today compares to that by previous
generations, intersections between feminism and other approaches to
social justice, and how to build coalitions that can enact structural
change. Panelists include Dior Vargas, Sydnie Mosley '07, and Julie
Zeilinger '15. The discussion also included Jessica Danforth, who is not
included in the recording at her request. Dina Tyson '13 moderated the
panel.
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In this panel, young feminist activists discuss their
areas of interest, what they see as the major challenges for feminist
movements, how organizing today compares to that by previous
generations, intersections between feminism and other approaches to
social justice, and how to build coalitions that can enact structural
change. Panelists include Dior Vargas, Sydnie Mosley '07, and Julie
Zeilinger '15. The discussion also included Jessica Danforth, who is not
included in the recording at her request. Dina Tyson '13 moderated the
panel.
Dr. Ziba Mir-Hosseini is a legal anthropologist
specializing in Islamic law, gender, and development. She is currently
Professorial Research Associate at the Centre for Middle Eastern and
Islamic Law, University of London. In this lecture, Dr. Mir-Hosseini
explores the Islamic feminist movement's potential for changing the
terms of debates over Islam and gender, arguing that the real battle is
between patriarchy and despotism on the one hand, and gender equality
and democracy on the other.
Barnard Center for Research on Women
In this panel, young feminist activists discuss their
areas of interest, what they see as the major challenges for feminist
movements, how organizing today compares to that by previous
generations, intersections between feminism and other approaches to
social justice, and how to build coalitions that can enact structural
change. Panelists include Dior Vargas, Sydnie Mosley '07, and Julie
Zeilinger '15. The discussion also included Jessica Danforth, who is not
included in the recording at her request. Dina Tyson '13 moderated the
panel.
