Category Archives: GSL + Subgroup: LGBTQ+ Reading Group
Student Report on Reading Group for “Stretched Kinship: Parental Rejection and Acceptance of Queer Youth in Chinese Families”
Report by Yaxuan Wang, class of 2027 & Photo by Ruixiang Hu, Class of 2027 On Friday, November 8, 2024, DKU faculty, staff, and students gathered for our last reading group session in this semester. This time, the focus was on John Wei’s Stretched Kinship: Parental Rejection and Acceptance of Queer Youth in Chinese Families(2023), an […]
Student Report for “Gender + “Community Building” Event
By Nathan Franco, Class of 2028 On October 22, 2024, the HRC’s Gender Studies Lab held a stimulating panel discussion on gender and community building. The panelists included Professors Yeshim Iqbal, a social and community psychologist who primarily studies people’s responses to violence, and Andrew Wortham, a cultural anthropologist who primarily studies sexuality, gender, and LGBTQ+ groups. […]
Student Report: Reading and Q&A with Megan McDowell
Report by Rebecca Combs, Class of 2025 & Photo by Ruixiang Hu, Class of 2027 On October 22th, 2024, the HRC welcomed American Literary Translator Megan McDowell for a book reading and Q&A. About 25 students and 4 faculty members attended. Originally from Richmond Kentucky and currently residing in Santiago Chile, McDowell has translated many […]
Lecture: Western Feminism and Its Analytics in Neoliberal Times
Date: Thursday, November 7th Time: 11 AM BJT Zoom ID: 261 330 4845 Location: IB 1047 Lecture Overview: The talk will explore how Western Feminist theorists and social scientists have moved away from the Marxist tradition, particularly at the turn of the century, just when Marxist intellectuals began critically examining the relationship between various late […]
Student Report on Reading Group for “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education”
Report by Yaxuan Wang, class of 2027 & Photo by Ruixiang Hu, class of 2027 On Friday, October 11, 2024, around 10 DKU faculty, staff, and students gathered for our second reading group session on “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education.” We were delighted to welcome both returning participants and first-year students for […]
GENDER + COMMUNITY BUILDING
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on Gender and Community Building hosted by HRC GENDER STUDIES LAB. Our panelists will delve into topics surrounding gender dynamics, inclusivity, and community-building efforts. Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: The Water Pavilion Dinner will be provided! Panelists: Professor Yeshim Iqbal Professor Andrew Wortham RSVP by October […]
Reading Group: “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education”
Reading Group: “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education” Location: AB3107 (3C) Date & Time: Oct. 11th, 12:00–1:00 PM About the Event: Diversity, Equity, Inclusiveness, and Justice (DEIJ) are vital topics in academia. While these issues are widely discussed, putting them into practice remains a challenge for educators striving to improve their teaching methods. […]
Student Report for “Gender + Labor” Event
By Xinyu Liao, Class of 2027 On September 24, 2024, a thought-provoking panel discussion focusing on the intersection of gender and labor was held by the HRC’s Gender Studies Lab in the Water Pavilion. The panel featured distinguished professors, including Sajida Tuxun, who researches female waitresses and caregivers; Nellie Chu, who studies gender in the […]
Student Report on the Workshop: “Casual Queering: Playing Chinese Gay Dating Apps Wrong”
By Nathan Franco, Class of 2028 On September 11th 2024, the HRC’s Gender Studies Lab welcomed visiting Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology Andrew Wortham to speak about his research project titled “Casual Queering: Playing Chinese Gay Dating Apps Wrong.” About 35 students and ten faculty members attended. Professor Wortham began by introducing various queer […]
“GENDER+ LABOR” Discussion Panel
We are thrilled to invite you to an insightful discussion on gender and labor, featuring a distinguished panel of professors who will share their expertise and perspectives on this important topic. Date: Tuesday, 09/24 Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM Location: The Water Pavilion (Faculty discussions followed by Q&A) Panelists: Professor Jaehee Choi Professor Nellie Chu […]
