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[close] Radical Reading is a new GR bookclub group dedicated to nonfiction books on various topics from a progressive, liberating, anti-racist, feminist and queer perspective. We have buddy reads and an active discussion board, where we talk about the books we read, exchange ideas or just have fun. Our goal is to engage in lively, productive and respectful conversations to expand our horizon and become an advocate/activist for positive societal change. The range of nonfiction books we read and discuss is wide, covering genres such as history, economy, art, sociology or politics. Our group is still new and thus a work in progress, however we gladly welcome new members! Please read the guidelines for a membership request. Guidelines for requesting membership 1) Prospective members must have an active public profile; a request from an inactive and non-public profile is rejected 2) We have mandatory questions you must answer when you apply 3) Authors are welcome; however self-promotion is not allowed 4) We may reject an application if we feel that the person is not joining in good faith, e.g. just here to provoke, troll or spread hateful content; or for the reasons stated under 1) and 2)

[close] To create more shared experiences through the OECD Women's Network, we have decided to set up a Book Club to discuss fiction and non-fiction books around the topics of gender, equality, women, and feminism – old and new. Some amazing books are out there - inspiring, funny (or sad), though-provoking and empowering! Why not to use some of our leisure time to read books focused on issues that are of interest to all of us and share our thoughts with each other? Many of us are focused on reading and writing technical papers on a daily basis. Reading literature may help not only enrich our writing style, but is also proven to develop better problem solving skills (see some thoughts on literature, business and economics and why it’s being taught in Harvard Business School). Literature may also help us delve into issues that are not easily described in technical ways. We’ll keep the choice of topics rather broad, and the group will decide which books to read next at its meetings. The group will meet once a month to discuss one book. Happy reading!

[close] This is our reading group for anybody who loves to read and identifies as a feminist. We'll be reading a variety of books that may fall into one of the following categories: 1-Written by a feminist and/or a woman 2-Plot looks at how gender, race, class, sexuality, ability/disability, ethnicity, nationality, etc. shape us and our views of the world 3-Spark conversation about social justice and gender equality 4-Have strong female characters But most importantly, it's a space for people to come together and discuss literature with other feminists! Reminder: Self-promotion is ONLY allowed in the BLATANT SELF-PROMOTION thread. All other self-promotion will be deleted. fem·i·nist /ˈfemənist/ Noun A person who supports feminism. Adjective Of, relating to, or supporting feminism. fem·i·nism /ˈfeməˌnizəm/ Noun The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.

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