Beyond Binary: Genders in the Past, Present, and Future
October 7 - 8, 2021
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Join us for this conference to explore nonbinary gender within an interdisciplinary context. While journalists note that nonbinary identity is seeping into national consciousness, this series of panels, performances, and conversations will bring more focused attention to the nonbinary with discussions of gender relations from the multiple points of view afforded by humanistic inquiry. Drawing together researchers, writers, artists, and activists, our discussions will explore patterns of thought and practice in history, philosophy, culture, and the arts that will contribute to new understanding and inspire further conversation. What is the history of nonbinary gender identity? How does it connect to other ways of thinking of gender? How does nonbinary gender connect to histories and theories of sexuality? How are new ways of thinking about gender contributing to changes in law, politics, and culture?
Events will be held at Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted, and on Zoom.
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Hosted by the UIC Institute for the Humanities. Co-sponsored by Gender and Women’s Studies, Sociology, Gender and Sexuality Center, Honors College, College of Education, and Women’s Leadership and Resource Center.
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Jul 26, 2021
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Jul 26, 2021