http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/so-called-feminism The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://bitchmagazine.org/post/feminism-inaction-detroit-report-back <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2467463325_8535363d98_b.jpg" alt="detroit discussion" height="700" width="525" /></p> <p><a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/feminism-inaction-detroit-report-back">read more</a></p> http://bitchmagazine.org/post/feminism-inaction-detroit-report-back#comments ally-hood Bitch on Wheels classism Detroit discussions events feminism on the road privilege racism so-called feminism Thu, 08 May 2008 10:43:11 -0400 Debbie Rasmussen 369 at http://bitchmagazine.org http://bitchmagazine.org/post/feminism-inaction <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2451728913_ebf6fc9152_o.png" alt="a bitch project" height="488" width="750" /> <p>Please join these participatory discussions about how—and whether—feminism can become a transformative, justice-centered movement for social change.</p> <ul> <li>How can we drive attention to the power, privilege, and marginalization that continue to play out in feminist communities, and how can those of us with power and privilege become genuine and effective allies to those without it?</li> <li>How can we collectively create a feminist/media/justice movement that doesn't rely on white supremacy, class privilege, and economic exploitation?</li> <li>Can the idea of feminism shift to foreground an uncompromising, transformative commitment to systemic social change, or is it time to evolve to new language?</li> </ul> <p>Below are the places/dates I've scheduled so far (these conversations are being organized in conjunction with my Bitch fundraising/outreach travels): </p> <p><b>Detroit</b>: Sunday, May 4, from 2:00-4:00PM, co-organized with <a href="http://feminism.meetup.com/83/" target="_blank">Detroit Feminists</a> at The <a href="http://www.myspace.com/trumbullplex" target="_blank">TrumbullPlex</a></p> <p><b>Minneapolis</b>: Saturday, May 10, from 4:00-6:00PM at <a href="http://www.amazonfembks.com/" target="_blank">Amazon Bookstore</a> (<i>not</i> affiliated with the evil that is amazon.com), 4755 Chicago Ave</p> <p><b>Madison</b>: Wednesday, May 14, from 6:00-8:00PM at <a href="http://www.roomofonesown.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp" target="_blank">Room of One's Own Feminist Bookstore</a>, 307 W. Johnson</p> <p><b>Milwaukee</b>: Sunday, May 18, from 3:00-5:00PM at <a href="http://www.broadvocabulary.com/" target="_blank">Broad Vocabulary Feminist Bookstore</a>, 2241 S. Kinnickinnic Ave</p> <p><b>Other cities to come... </b></p> <p><p><a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/feminism-inaction">read more</a></p> http://bitchmagazine.org/post/feminism-inaction#comments ally-hood Bitch on Wheels classism events feminism feminisms on the road privilege racism reimagining feminism so-called feminism Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:13:38 -0400 Debbie Rasmussen 359 at http://bitchmagazine.org