Hosted by Georgetownย Gender+ Justice Initiative,ย Womenโs & Gender Studies,ย African Studies,ย Culture & Politics,ย Womenโs Center,ย Anthropology Dept., andย African American Studies Dept.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation withย Patricia McFadden, the distinguished author ofย “Sexual Pleasure as Feminist Choice,”ย as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this critical article, published in Feminist Africa (2003). The conversation will be moderated by Georgetown studentsย Iklil Bouhmouch, Kioni Shropshire-Mainaย andย Sarah Khan.
Patricia McFadden, a radical African feminist, sociologist, writer, educator, and activist, has dedicated over two decades to the anti-apartheid movement. During this event, she will share her insights and experiences on the socio-sexual dynamics that shape the lives of women, particularly in African contexts. She will discuss the importance of bodily autonomy and embracing sexual pleasure to counter patriarchal and heterosexist discourse.
This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate McFadden’s remarkable contributions to the fields of sociology, feminism, and racial and gender justice. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, gain a deeper understanding of McFadden’s perspectives, and explore the implications of her work in Africa and how it connects to the larger African diaspora and communities historically oppressed and marginalized.
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More info:ย genderjustice.georgetown.edu
