The Readings in Feminist and Gender Studies Series is an initiative of the Doctoral Programme in Feminist Studies (FLUC/ CES), which aims to read literary works written by women authors from all over the world, from the perspective of feminist and gender theories.

This first series will be coordinated by Feminist Studies PhD candidates Fabrina Souza and Iuri Lopes.

The meetings will be held monthly, whenever possible on the first Wednesday of each month, lasting up to two hours and taking place at CES|Alta premises. Participation is free and open to everyone in the UC community, but prior registration is required [HERE].

The titles for discussion are initially suggested by the coordinators or participants, and are then shared at the meetings and on the Series' website. Registered participants will receive copies of the selected texts (whenever possible) by e-mail.

The talk will be in Portuguese, and it is up to the participants to choose the copy (and translation) they prefer.

The texts to be discussed in subsequent sessions will be announced according to the interests of those participating.

If you have any queries, please contact fabrinasouza@ces.uc.pt

About the session

In All about love, bell hooks questions the meaning of love in Western culture, and the author focuses on deconstructing commonplaces and representations that mask relations of power and domination. Contrary to current thinking, the author argues that, more than a feeling, love is a powerful and transformative action. By proposing another vision of love, bell hooks presents us with a new love ethic, determined to build a truly egalitarian, honest society committed to collective well-being.

bell hooks (1952-2021), born Gloria Jean Watkins, left a legacy as one of the most influential voices in contemporary feminist theory. Writing in an accessible and profound manner, the cultural theorist and feminist educator is the author of a vast body of writings covering topics such as race, gender, social class, love, education and culture.