Womens Studies

[close] This is a group for the members of the Women Exploring Literature Book Club. If you are a part of this chapter and are interested in learning more or joining this book club, please visit our Facebook group, ‘Women Exploring Literature Book Club.’

[close] Este Club de Lectura es un lugar para que #LeamosJuntos mes con mes, a partir del diálogo y la discusión de nuestras lecturas colectivas en las que figuran libros escritos por autoras, fenómenos y problemáticas a los que nos enfrentamos las  mujeres día con día, biografías e historias de mujeres inspiradoras, así como aquellos libros que tienen poderosas herramientas para potenciar y liberar nuestro máximo potencial.

[close] Silence and complacency normalize unjust systems. To create change, we must actively work in solidarity with all people who seek justice. That means taking on the responsibility of educating ourselves and having difficult conversations about injustice — in all its forms. Echoing those calls to action, we invite you to join us in educating ourselves by listening to the voices and perspectives of people that are often unheard or misunderstood — the voices that represent issues critical to Mary’s Pence grantees and ESPERA women. From the 12 books selected for our 2020 Summer Reading List, we are choosing a handful to discuss online in the coming months. We invite everyone who wants to participate in the conversations to join us for our online discussions. One of the first steps we can take to end the silence and complacency of normalizing unjust systems is opening a book and turning the page. We look forward to learning and changing alongside you.

[close] This is a real life Chicago-based group created around the canon of the UK based Persephone publishing company. Why read books specifically from one publishing company, you ask? Because they focus on forgotten 20th century female authors and the books are amazing if you are a fan of history, literature, women's studies and/or all things British. The best part is that themes, plots, and even genre vary with each book so there's a little something for everyone. So far we've read an overview of women's history, a noir thriller, a horror novella, a couple humorous novels and a couple serious ones. If these things sound appealing to you, we would love to have you join us!