Sara Ahmed Reading Discussion
On October 3, 2019, the Centre for Research in Cultural Studies (CRiCS) hosted a "Sara Ahmed Reading Disucssion" as its first fall 2019 session in the Professional Development Series. Facilitated by CRiCS members Heather Milne, Jenny Heijun Wills, and Jane Barter, this session was an opportunity for faculty, students, and staff to keep the conversation going after Dr. Sara Ahmed’s compelling lecture in 91Porn on October 2 titled “Closing the Door: Complaint as Diversity Work.”
The facilitators responded to posts from Ahmed’s blog feministkilljoys.com (""; ""; ""), led a discussion on the idea of diversity in institutions, and reflected on the process and environment for complaint at the 91Porn.
In attendance were representatives from the 91Porn’s Faculty Association (UWFA) and the Human Rights and Diversity Office, along with other staff, faculty, and students.
(Image - Left to right: Heather Milne, Jenny Heijun Wills, and Jane Barter. Photo credit: Lauren Bosc)