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Brown Bag Series: Amaury J. (AJ) Rijo Sanchez: "Juntxs Somos Más”: Feminist Mobilization
in Puerto Rico and the Power of the Masses
October 28, 12:30-2:00pm
CMC202T
Hybrid Event - RSVP for Teams Link
The precarious living conditions in Puerto Rico, shaped by austere governance and atmospheric disasters, are met with persistent efforts by Puerto Rican feminists to pursue social justice and community welfare. These feminists critique governmental neglect and engage in collective and coalitional organizing to resist U.S. imperialism, building alliances and centering marginalized voices. The study explores these feminist mobilizations through participant observations of 5 marches in 2023, highlighting the importance of analyzing both collective and coalitional actions in understanding their feminist decolonial praxis.
Amaury (AJ) Rijo Sánchez is an interdisciplinary scholar seeking his doctorate’s degree in the discipline of Sociology. His research interests look at gender and sexualities, transnational feminisms, Latinx and Puerto Rican studies, and social inequalities. His teaching has been recognized by institutional awards such as the Outstanding TA Award (2023). Similarly, his writing has been supported by internal awards such as the sociology's departmental Summer Writing Scholarship (2023). His modest and growing publication record has shined in both solo and collaborative papers. He is currently in the process of writing his dissertation and hopes to continue working in academia.
Brown Bag Series: Dr. Tatsiana Shchurko: "Queer Intimacies: Audre Lorde's Livable Geographies and Indigenous Survival in the Eurasian Borderlands"
January 23, 2025, 12:30-2:00pm
CMC 202T
Hybrid Event - RSVP for Teams Link
Details TBA.
Care & Joy in Precarious Times Conference
February 21, 2025
TECO Hall
For conference information, including the Call for Submissions, visit the conference page.
Brown Bag Series: Dr. Dana Ahern
March 6, 2024
CMC 202T
Hybrid Event - RSVP for Teams Link
Details TBA.
The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies celebrated its 50th anniversary during the 2022-2023 academic year. Visit our 50th Anniversary page, to view more information about the 50th Anniversary Events.