Women and Contemporary Italian Theory Speakers Series: Ecological Inclinations and Desertions
When and Where
Description
You're invited to a new speaker series on Women and Contemporary Italian Theory.
The theme for 2025 will be Forms of Power and (Im)Potentiality. This series aims to establish a dynamic platform for scholars, faculty, and students both in Toronto and beyond to share their research, ideas, and foster academic collaboration.
We are pleased to welcome Elizabeth Povinelli from Columbia University and Simona Forti from Scuola Normale Superiore as keynote speakers for this event.
The events will be held in person, followed by light refreshments, and will also be streamed online for those who are unable to attend in person.
Please save the following dates for our upcoming panels:
- Friday, February 7th, 4-6 PM: Power and Vulnerability in Italian Feminist Thought
- Friday, March 7th, 4-6 PM: Sexual Difference and Feminist Refusal
- Friday, March 28th, 4-6 PM: Unnatural Motherhood and Reproduction
- Thursday, April 10th, 4-6 PM: Ecological Inclinations and Desertions
- Grounded Figures, Grounding Figures, Prof. Sarah Dowling (University of Toronto)
- Domietta Torlasco and Inorganic Life, Prof. Brian Price (University of Toronto)
- Geo-Ontological Inclinations and Desertions: Povinelli, Berardi and Cavarero, Dr. Teresa Valentini (University of Toronto)
Talks to be followed by a panel discussion. (Panel 4 of 4, 07 February - 10 April 2025)
- Thursday, April 24th, 4-6 PM: Simona Forti, Keynote Speaker
- Thursday, October 9th, 4-6 PM: Elizabeth Povinelli, Keynote Speaker
Co-sponsors: Department of Italian Studies, Centre for Comparative Literature, Emilio Goggio Chair in Italian Studies
Additional support: Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, Centre for European and Eurasian Studies, Cinema Studies Institute, Jackman Humanities Institute, Visual Studies, Women & Gender Studies Institute