We will first discuss how to create ideological alliances between different
social movements. We'll break into sub-groups talk about the oppression of
different marginalized groups, and relate it to the subjugation of women
(through objectification, reproductive control, commodification, etc.)
Then we'll discuss how to create practical alliances between different
movements. Practical strategy will become the focus. We'll look at a few case
studies, including Feminists for Animal Rights, among others.
This workshop will be totally awesome.
This film features: Carol Gilligan, Harvard Univ. professor of Gender Studies; Gail Dines, author of Gender, Race and Class in Media; Catherine Steiner-Adair, Director of Education, Prevention & Outreach at Havard Eating Disorders Center; Valerie Batts, Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of Visions, Inc. which trains and consults on issues of cultural difference and race; Jamila Capitman, a middle-school student who looks at advertising's degrading approach to women of color; Gloria Steinem, Consulting Editor of Ms. Magazine; and Amy Richards, Co-founder of Third Wave Foundation and author of Manifesta, Young Women, Feminism and the Future.
For more information: http://www.ciw-online.org
after this i would like to determine what people want to discuss. some ideas i
have are: how and why specific diseases occur and how to prevent/treat them,
current holistic veterinary care, and natural methods to use for common pet problems (fleas, heart problems, ear mites, allergies, cuts/bite wounds, ect.).
Also, bring your mailing list. If you have a specific list of places (bookstores, infoshops, zine distros, zine libraries, review zines, etc.) you always send your new issue, bring it... share the info. I'm working on a list of all of the above for my zine alabama grrrl so that I can coordinate my own distribution. If you don't have a mailing list, bring the addresses of places in your town that will let you put zines in their stores. We can also shit talk on distros who don't pay us.
Feel free to come armed with some zine discussion topics. This will be a free form workshop.
"A Butch in Femme Clothing" is a lesbian erotica film by emily kingan, very
essential to the ideas of lesbian visibility and sexuality.
Both are no-budget, all-female manufactured and distributed indie films and
hope to inspire women to start their own movie projects!
I would like to discuss having the courage to leave a traditional marriage and be a lesbian and how you discuss this with your children and family. Also, I would like to talk with other womym/men who are in a profession where it is dangerous to come
out.
In class, we will attempt to define and to express female sexuality through clear, contemplative writing and performance in a safe, supportive environment. Women who are in need of a breakthrough in their creativity, sexuality, or sexual healing are encouraged to participate.We will be drawing from our own
experiences, both fantasy and "real," to break through layers of repression
about performing and writing in general and sexually explicit writing in
particular; we will be freeing ourselves from the trivial, vague, and boring
notions about "female erotica" to stake out new, underexplored territory. The
workshop will begin with centering exercises to bring students into their bodies
through yoga, movement, and voice expression, then continue with spontaneous
writing exercises and reading out loud, writing in-class on given topics,
reading work in progress and shaping it into a piece for public performance at
the end of the class.
Artists from other disciplines are strongly encouraged to join us, and are
welcome to explore the subject matter via their chosen creative expression.
Physically challenged women are encouraged to participate also, relating to the
body through the exploration of creativity and sexuality.
We will be reading from, among other possible texts, the Gynomite anthology, Eve
Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, Susie Bright’s Full Exposure, Annie Sprinkle’s
Post Porn Modernist, Nancy Friday’s collections of female fantasy, and bell
hooks. Students are encouraged to bring in their favorite pornographic writings
by women, and favorite porn from all other realms and forms.
In this workshop i'll share what i've learned from the past two years of putting
on girl/queer rock shows and other events in New Orleans. [Things may be geared to rock shows - but the info can be apllied to ANY type of event you want to see happen.]
Things i'll cover:
How to contact bands/lables/orgs;
How to work with established venues;
How to work with alternative venues;
Sound system/sound person;
Money;
Publicity - general media & flyers;
Getting dontaions/sponsors;
Good things to keep in mind;
Good questions to ask
If you put on events in your town, please come and share your experiences!
I have LOTS of questions and ideas, and i look forward to hearing from many
other people on their reactions and suggestions on how to continue this
struggle!!
@ Boy's view of "The difference gender makes". sexism and men.
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): joy toujours, pittsburgh, pa
Contact Info: meganlib@yahoo.com
Description: basically a workshop where men find themselves in a relatively new scenario. working with just other men in this discussion, persons bringing their own topics to the table will have oportunities to ask questions, get answers, and think
within a realm with the main objective being to discover the difference gender makes
within all of our societies and attempt to resolve at some method of dismantling
the stereotypical male. One question most feminist males can not answer is "Name one trait that makes you proud to be a male." Sexism affects us all and we need to be more direct in our methods of attacking it.
The Art of Women Looking: A D.I.Y. Womens Health Workshop
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): Megan Graham, Gainesville, FL
Contact Info: meganlib@yahoo.com
Description: The goals of this workshop are to empower women to learn about their
bodies and to try to break down the myth that women's bodies can only be viewed
as pornography or medically. This workshop will include a demonstration of a
pelvic self exam (free speculums), discussion and reference sharing on womens
health: herbs, birth control, sexuality, body image and more...There will also
be a slideshow and photo shoot if women would like a picture taken as they want
their bodies to be portrayed. (Bring paint, costumes, etc. for photo shoot)
art, theater and radical action CANCELLED!!
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): alana, chapel hill, NC
Contact Info: glaser@email.unc.edu
Description: share ideas about
how great, fun, effective art and theater can be as tools for revolution using
lots of different tactics...guerilla theater, poster projects, murals, dance,
comedy, mixed media art, video art, literature adaption.. i can bring examples
of projects and supplies to make/plan our own in the workshop.
Beyond Coalitions: Building Radical Cross-movement Alliances
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): helen matthews, Boston, Mass.
Contact Info: helen__m@hotmail.com
Description: This workshop
begins with a guided group discussion/analysis of the differences between
networks, coalitions, and alliances. After outlining these three forms of
activist relationships, we will focus on alliances.
Beyond Killing Us Softly: The Strength to Resist (VIDEO)
Workshop Type: Video & Group discussion
Facilitator(s): erin, Boston, MA
Contact Info: erin.wilkins@simmons.edu
Description: Erin will be showing this video which looks at the impact of media images on women and girls. She will facilitate a discussion afterwards. The film is a 33 minute documentary about the fight against the toxic and degrading messages to girls and women that dominate the media. The film presents the leading authorities in the fields of psychology of women and girls, eating disorders, violence women, media literacy -- and focuses their ideas on practical solutions for reclaiming our culture.
Bicycle Survival
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): Naron Mccormick, Baltimore, MD
Contact Info: naron@usa.net
Description: Don't get ripped off by the retail bike industry!
this will be a discussion group workshop explaining basic bicycle repair,
emergency field repair, long distance bicycle travel, dense urban traffic
tactics, and simple tips and tricks for the road.. Mostly it will be a question and
answer session, I'm writing and printing a zine of information for people
whose primary transportation is a bicycle and all in the workshop will get a
copy.
big girls: big beautiful women in the adult entertainment industry (VIDEO)
Workshop Type: Video showing, Lecture, & Group Discussion
Facilitator(s):sara mccool, pittsburgh, pa
Contact Info: saramccool@hotmail.com
Description:i will show my video "big girls:big beautiful women in the adult entertainment industry" and have a questions and answer session.
Boycott Taco Bell!: Florida Farmworkers Organizing for a Fair Wage
Workshop Type: Group Discussion
Facilitator(s):Francisca Cortez, Immokalee, FL
Contact Info: damaraluce@hotmail.com
Description:Tomato pickers in Southwest Florida are fighting for better working conditions, dialogue with their employers, and higher wages. (They have earned a miserable 40 cents per 32 lb bucket of tomatoes for the past 20 years.) They provide Taco Bell with a large portion of its tomatoes, and Taco Bell won't ackowledge its role in the suffering and exploitation of thousands of farmworkers. Francisca Cortez is a 19-year-old farmworker who will talk about their recently launched boycott of Taco Bell and creative actions you can take in support of the boycott!!
Building Solidarity Across Lines of Race, Sexuality, Age, & Class
Workshop Type: Group Discussion
Facilitator(s):chella courington, montgomery, al
Contact Info: c.courington.chiles@worldnet.att.net
Description:To provide a
feminist alternative to the patriarchal machine, we must reach across the chasms
of our differences and create bonds of solidarity. To do so, we must talk about
issues of race, sexuality, class, and age--how they mark our differences and can
strengthen our solidarity. This workshop, composed of five participants, will
unite younger and older, straight and lesbian females from different ethnicities
and working environments. The format: Each participant will choose one of the
issues and raise key questions in a five-minute presentation. After the
twenty-minute opening, the panel will then discuss some of the ways in which we
can use our differences to help each other and grow together. We invite audience
participation in the discussion.
Cheerleading for the Revolution
Workshop Type: Physical activity
Facilitator(s):Katie O'Connell, Athens, GA
Contact Info: kto92480@aol.com
Description:We are radical cheerleaders. We have many cheers (Harassment, Fat and Fabulous, Riot don't diet, etc.) about womens issues and liberation in general. Our squad is made up of 8 or so people (including a male who wears a skirt). We would like to teach these cheers to other people. Hopefully we can work with other Radical
cheerleaders from the SouthEast. This would be a very interactive workshop.
Criminalizing Women
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): Wyndi Anderson, Washington, DC
Contact Info: scapw@scapw.org
Description: This workshop will talk about the intersection of the women's right, civil rights, class issues, and the war on drugs by discussing the policies affecting drug using pregnant and parenting women. This workshop will also look at holistic solutions to these issues through creative coalition building, awareness of our selves as
"advocates" and using the basis of love as a touchstone for revolution.
For More Information: http://www.scapw.org or http://www.napw.org
the destructive power of girl - girl competition --CURRENTLY CANCELLED, BUT LOOKING FOR A NEW FACILITATOR
Workshop Type: Group discussion
Facilitator(s): kayte, Cincinnati, OH
Contact Info: bleeding_teen@hotmail.com
Description: society sets girls up to compete with each other, to be the most
beautiful, the most popular, the skinniest, etc. somehow this permiates almost all
circles, no matter how liberated the people in the circles are. once it is recognized we
can move foreward. unite sisters! in this workshop we will be assessing and addressing
our individual prejudices against other women (we all have them, no one is perfect).
DIY pet care
Workshop Type: lecture
Facilitator(s): cassidy, gainesville, fl
Contact Info: pinkpirate@excite.com
Description: in this workshop i will discuss the best ways to keep your animals out of the vet's office, and how to know if what the vet is telling you is the truth if you do go. i will discuss nutrition for pets- how to make your own food and what bagged
foods are okay to use. i also want to discuss the issue of vaccination and why
annual vaccinations are a terrible idea.
ecofeminism now!: theory and action
Workshop Type: Group Discussion
Facilitator(s): helen matthews, boston, MA
Contact Info: helen__m@hotmail.com
Description: We will discuss the mutual subjugation of women (and especially women of color), animals, and the natural environment under patriarchy. We will analyze how this power is carried out (through objectifaction, fragmentation of the body, "the
absent referent", reproductive control of women and farmed animals, to name a
few). Then we will talk about some rad ecofeminist actions: "open rescues" of
farm animals, ecofeminist men's vegan bakesales, the "tree-hugging" women of
india, slide shows, teach-ins, and more.
"Even My Mama Writes a Zine..."
Workshop Type: Group Discussion
Facilitator(s): ailecia, lawrence, ks/auburn, al
Contact Info: ailecia@hotmail.com
Description: A friend of mine asked me if everyone in the punk scene wrote a zine. When I thought about it, I realized that there were just so many freakin' zines... Almost everyone I know writes a zine. Well, kayte from cincinnati will not be able to come down to do her workshop, "Zines are Fun", so I decided that we should at least have one workshop on zines. So, this workshop will be a zine swap. Bring your zine, bring your friends' zines, bring yo mama's zine... We will do some trading.
Female Indie Films: "Love and Eating Disorder", "Germany", "Lesbian Movie 2000", & "A Butch in Femme Clothing"
Workshop Type: Video Showing & Discussion
Facilitator(s): Taren, Gainesville, FL
Contact Info: Tarenlane@aol.com
Description: "Love and Eating Disorder" and "Germany" are two video shorts by sts of the lookers, cadallaca, the haggard, and other bands. These are composed of abstract shots of hands and shoes with women-centered and sincere spoken-word narratives. "Lesbian Movie 2000" is also by sts and is comprised of 15 minutes of portland dykes kissing each other while dressed up in costume or in butch & femme attire.
Femme-dom: how to be a radical powerhouse AND fancy at the same time.
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): Chacha, New Orleans, LA
Contact Info: chachasikes@yahoo.com
Description: Calling all Femme-dykes, Queen Divas, Lipstick lesbians, Girl drag queens, High femmes and Baby femmes!! Let us meet and have a discussion about how
our femme-inity is/can become radical, political, visible, supported and power-
ful. Do you love glamour? Do you fix your bicycle in a miniskirt? Have you
mastered the subtleties of manipulation? Do you feel feminism has swept you
under the rug of obscurity and do you wonder why we get excited at the horror of
images of 50's housewives? Are you interested in burlesque performance?
Sex work? Are you the best femme on the streets AND in the sheets?
Bring your top issues for discussion, lists of books and resources (including
DIY retro femme-arts like costuming, sewing, makeup) you have found,
and some writings/images about yourself and femme-ness for a giant
collage for all the world to see.
Fighting hate crimes, one at a time
Workshop Type: Lecture
Facilitator(s): Sara "Sissy" Bowen, Americus, GA
Contact Info: sdrummergl@hotmail.com
Description: On July 9, an Americus woman won the first case in Georgia where the state's new hate crimes statute was applied. An Augusta man was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail for simple battery against the open lesbian Sissy Bowen. Bowen, a writer for The Albany Herald, will share the journey to victory and relish discussion from the group re: what she calls the "bittersweet victory," and the balance between victim, journalist and advocate.
Foodways and Folkways CANCELLED!!
Workshop Type: Physical activity
Facilitator(s): Erin Larkin, Little Rock, AR
Contact Info: antibelle@tao.ca
Description: I would like to develop a workshop to talk about southern foods, agriculture, ethnobotany of southern food crops, and the ethics of our eating habits in
relation to being southerners. I'm trying to put together a southern cook zine
and would ideally like to see it include a cook party for one of the convention
dinners.
FragmentsofaDisparateMovement: Exploring"thirdwave"feministactivism
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): Amy Renigar, Atlanta, GA
Contact Info: amyrenigar@hotmail.com
Description: This discussion will focus on findings collected through an on-line survey regarding activism, both "feminist" and "non-gender based," among the "youth" (those 35 years and below). Topics to be addressed are the ways in which youth activists
are engaging in activism, their reasons for engaging in activism and how, if at
all, their relationship to activism and social change is informed by their
position in a specific "political generation." It is the hope of this discussion
to critique and explore these findings and to brainstorm new strategies for
revolting against and ultimately restructuring our current patriarchal,
capitalist society.
From Crap to Fertilizer: To Be a Good Artist Ya Hafta Be a Bad Student
Workshop Type: Lecture
Facilitator(s): Jenfish Superstar, Bloomington, IN
Contact Info: leopardlezzy@yahoo.com
Description: Slide demo and
lecture about merging visual art with performance art-(namely spoken word). The
purpose of this workshop is to generate ideas in others! Things to look for in a
performance space, expectations, and practice will also be covered. The workshop
will begin with a 20 min performance by Jenfish Superstar, a lecture about that
particular piece, and a QA session from participants.
from wedded wife to lesbian life
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): Tonya, mena, arkansas
Contact Info: russell_pride_lara@centurytel.net
Description: This is a panel discussion about going from being a wife in a traditional marriage to being in a lesbian relationship. I have been married 3 times and I
have two children. I came out at age 36 and have been in a lesbain relationship
for the past 2 1/2 years. I'm also a high school teacher and I would like to
discuss being in a profession where gays are not welcome. I am not out at work
even though many people know/suspect.
Gender Bias in Our Schools
Workshop Type: Group Discussion & Lecture
Facilitator(s): Merissa Lulling, Dothan, AL
Contact Info: stockingblue@yahoo.com
Description: This workshop seeks to broaden the awareness of gender bias in our school systems. The lecture/discussion will include causes of gender bias in schools, the bias's effect on girls, and what we can do to change the way we educate. This workshop
is geared toward educators, but everyone interested in changing our education
system is encouraged to attend.
Get out your clit mic!
Workshop Type: Group Discussion
Facilitator(s): Cliterati, Atlanta, GA
Contact Info: tankgrrl10@hotmail.com
Description: Rant, read, rave, and share writing for an open mic workshop with Cliterati! We'll also discuss and share DIY challenges of starting your own open mic.
Bring whatever scribblings you're working on and we'll help you find your
out-loud voices. We'll play some works by our sheros to use as references
and inspiration, as well as to highlight different styles of presentation.
Gynomite:The Workshop. CANCELLED!!
Workshop Type: Physical activity
Facilitator(s): Liz Belile, Austin, TX
Contact Info: liz@gynomite.com or pobox 684950 Austin TX 78768
Description: "Gynomite: The Workshop" is a pornerotic writing and performing workshop for women, led by Liz Belile.
For More Information: http://www.gynomite.com
Healing after the assault
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): Cate Reuss, Auburn, AL
Contact Info: reussc@mindspring.com
Description: Every time there is a rape workshop it is always how to survive the act, not how to heal from it years after. This workshop is going to look at the stages survivors go through and how to connect with them to become whole women again.
I will be sharing my story of an extremely violent rape, which is pretty
graphic. I just want people to know to be ready to dive deep into the subject.
herbal health and healing
Workshop Type: Lecture
Facilitator(s): margie & alanna, gainesville, fl
Contact Info: madegwaph@hotmail.com
Description: We hope to pass in what we have read and/or experienced about using herbs for health and healing. Tentative topics include, but are not limited to, herbal
nutrition, how to make your own herbal preparations (salves, oils, tinctures,
etc.), eastern traditions (Chinese and Indian), and stuff of special interest to
womyn (reproductive health and womyn's herbal allies). We are open to
discussion on whatever the group is interested in/personal experiences/whatever!
holistic healing as an act of resistance
Workshop Type: Lecture
Facilitator(s): paris hatcher, greenville, nc
Contact Info: faerieqwen@yahoo.com
Description: this presentation
will track the history of holistic healing in what we know as America today.
through learning the orgins of holistic healing and its direct ties to women and
cultural practices, i will show how these actions of reclaiming the body,
returing the the intutiative self,identifying with the connection with body,
mind and spirit,and the important impact it has on the regrouping of community.
through understanding the use of herbs, meditiation,listening, sharing and other
anciect remedies we can see that these are easily acts of resistance. also
discussion about communal living, enviromental concerns and just rich
conversation with each other will add to the discussion of progressive living.
How to Cover A Protest & Not Get Killed or Arrested
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): Reagan Jones, Washington
Contact Info: n/a
Description: Member of the Jones Collective who has been working with the IMC since The Battle Of Seattle will share information on how to prepare and what to expect when doing media coverage of large scale protests.
How to put on shows or events in YOUR town.
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): georgie, New Orleans, LA
Contact Info: shelovesme_lovesmenot@hotmail.com
Description: Hey - are you sick of bands you want to see never coming to your town? Do you wish there were more rad girl or queer events happening around where you live? Well, sometimes the only way to see a band or go to an event is if YOU put it
on!
I FEEL GOOD!! Body Image Struggles and Art as a Conversation Starter
Workshop Type: group discussion
Facilitator(s): Alicia Grogan-Brown, Takoma Park, MD
Contact Info: ohmylola@hotmail.com
Description: I
will be sharing a series of oil paintings that I did about my own confusion and
development and struggle in how I feel about my body and my sexuality.
Then, let's get real and TALK. What are we being told to feel and want? what
are we told is attractive? what do we really see as attractive? how do we
respond to societal pressures? How is body image related to self-esteem and
confidence? (eating disorders and other reactions we have to all these
pressures) HOW do we CONFRONT all this and RESIST it? How do we learn to feel
GOOD about our bodies and help our friends and families and young girls and
sisters feel good about themselves and their beautifully diverse bodies? How do
we redefine perfection so that each person realizes she/he is perfect her/him
self?
Internet Literacy
Workshop Type: Physical activity
Facilitator(s): Michelle (Ducky) Cook, Atlanta, GA
Contact Info: duckyisgod@corp.earthlink.net
Description: In this workshop I will teach the basics of internet literacy, including but not limited to:
Find out what is happening right now in the South, in your state and in the Federal Government. Learn what you can do to organize as a young feminist to make our voices heard. Learn why we all MUST organize.
For More Information: http://www.amnestyusa.org/women
I hope this workshop will provide a vital space for participants to engage in honest reflection, within a supportive, understanding environment, on the many ways in which the dominant U.S. culture continues to subjugate people of color and those who identify as or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered. And, what is equally important, I hope this workshop serves as an opportunity to recognize the intersectionality of political identities (such as those concerning race, class, religion, gender, nationality, ability, sexuality, age) and how one can--while refusing to deny one's own participation in privileged identities--forge ideological and practical coalitions among all groups working on behalf of marginalized peoples.
Even though my workshop isn't gender-segregated, I want to make it clear that it's pro-trans, trans-welcoming, trans-lovin'!
if anyone would like to be involved in this workshop, please contact me. thanks.
A small portion of the workshop will be spent discussing the activities of the Street Harassment Project, a NYC-based activist group, but I'd also like to devote time to discussing the nature of harassment in suburban and rural public spaces.
For More Information: http://www.streetharassmentproject.org
This discussion-based workshop will challenge the distinction between political prisoners and other victims of this criminal injustice system. I do want to look at the cases of Mumia Abu-Jamal and Leonard Peltier as galvanizing points for a movement that seeks to bring justice out of the prison-industrial complex. For More Information: http://www.refuseandresist.org
wimmin of colour unite!!! This is OUR time for wimmin of color to create space for us, our sistahs, our voice and needs. Take part in an interactive
discussion about our organizing, work, lovers, and lives. Listen to those
different from your self and hear the stories of other womyn in
queer/punkrock/riotgrrl community. For wimmin of color only please. Trans/genderqueer allies welcome.
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