This workshop explores questions of gender and bodies and the relationship between them.

Speakers will discuss topics such as:

· How should we understand forms of gendered embodiment?

· How do gender and bodies relate to other areas of our lives, such as parenthood?

· Should we ‘abolish gender’? And if so, what does that involve?

Schedule - all times in British Summer Time

10am - Registration and coffee

10.15-11.15 – Fiona Woollard (University of Southampton) "Maternal identities, Bodies, and Inclusivity: A Message of Reassurance"

11.15-11.35 - coffee break

11.35-12.35 – Matthew Cull (The University of Edinburgh) “Engineers and Wrecking Crews: Contemporary Gender Abolitionism”

12.35 -1.30 - lunch

1.30 - 2.30 – Quill Kukla (Georgetown University) “Centering Gender Euphoria”

2.30-3pm -coffee break

In person

In person registration is also available. To register for the in person event go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/862463560727?aff=oddtdtcreator

Online Accessibility Information:

We aim to make this conference as accessible as possible, in line with the SWIP/BPA guidance for accessible conferences. To that end:

We may be able to secure funding for additional services and materials, such as a palantypist or sign language interpreter, conversion of handouts etc. into braille, accommodation for personal assistants, or childcare. Please contact us as soon as possible if this would be helpful for you.

Talks will last around 40 minutes. There will then be a five-minute break, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

We will permit questions during Q&A to be written down rather than spoken out loud. If online, please use the chat feature to type out your question. If in person, please write the question down on paper and hand it to one of the organisers.

Gender & Bodies Workshop University of Southampton - Online Registration