Girling Feminism: Towards a Feminist Theory of Girlhood
Date: Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Venue: Yudowitz Room, Wolfson Medical School Building, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
A conference hosted by the Girlhood Gang
Feminist practices (including feminist theory) are still dominated by adult models of subjectivity presumed to be the endpoint of a naturalized process of developing individual identity that relegates a vast range of not only people but roles, behaviours, and practices to its immature past
(Driscoll 2002, p.9)
There has been an explosion in girls studies work in the academy over the last decade. While scholars in the field have made important inroads in the theorising of girlhood, much work remains to be done.
This one-day symposium is supported by the BSA Postgraduate Forum and has been designed around theorising girlhood sociologically and will involve speakers, workshops and discussion from academics across the UK working in the field.
Invited speakers include:
Professor Jessica Ringrose – University College London
Professor Lisa McDaid – University of Glasgow
Dr Phillippa Wiseman – University of Glasgow
Dr Geetha Marcus – University of Glasgow
Dr Victoria Cann – University of East Anglia
Dr Susan Batchelor – University of Glasgow
The day will also include discussion groups and workshops. A full programme will be available in the coming weeks.
Register here: £5 BSA members, £15 for others. It will run from 10.00am (registration from 9.30am) until 5pm. Lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact hello@girlhoodgang.com or find them on Twitter.
Young Women and Girls in Contemporary Scotland and Beyond Conference
Date: Wednesday 5 September 2018
Venue: Glasgow Women's Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP
A conference hosted by the Girlhood Gang
This free, one-day conference will bring together academics of all career stages, students, practitioners, activists, volunteers, local communities and young women, working across a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, to discuss issues facing young women and girls today. Specifically the event will bridge research and applied work through inclusive practices that value all women and girls, with a focus on addressing inequalities.
The day will consist of academic papers, creative workshops and lively discussion on the key issues affecting young women and girls in contemporary Scotland and beyond. Sessions will take place both at Glasgow Women's Library and at the nearby Olympia Social Research Hub. Registration at Glasgow Women's Library from 9.30am.
Lunch, tea and coffee will be served, and, so that delegates can continue to discuss the themes of the day, the event will be followed by an optional dinner and drinks at WEST on the Green Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, G40 1AW.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact hello@girlhoodgang.com or find them on Twitter.
