This interdisciplinary conference will explore subversive moments in the history of the struggle for gender equality. Such "subversive" moments, however represented, are rarely uncomplicatedly "subversive". Some representations of gender asymmetry that seem to be simply conventional in their support for patriarchy show themselves to be, on closer reading, deeply and complexly subversive. Some feminist strategies that seem initially subversive may be co-opted by the very institutions and practices they wish to subvert. Indeed, in what some would call a post-feminist era, advocates for women and other traditionally disadvantaged groups find themselves in a quandary over whether to embrace or reject various mainstream, as well as, subversive models of equality, rights, culture, and citizenship.

In this conference we will reflect upon the various models that have been passed on to us and assess the value of their legacies for contemporary feminist & post-feminist agendas.

CLE credit will be available.

Registration is now closed. If you did not register and would like to attend, there may be some seats available for Panels A-E and the Terrell Lecture. All Round Tables, Lunches, and the Dinner are now closed.