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Undoing Colonial Feminisms: Routes to Transnational and Decolonial Feminist Solidarities for Global Justice and Liberation
Event Title
Lisbon International Conference on Feminist Epistemology: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Year (definitive publication)
2024
Language
English
Country
Portugal
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Abstract
Colonial feminisms, including imperialist-, Zionist-, liberal-, white-, and trans-exclusionary feminism, work against gender justice and liberation. Colonial feminisms reinforce existing power structures and harm already marginalized groups, particularly Black and Indigenous women, often through intersections with global capitalism and economic policies. Transnational feminist coalitions thrive by decolonizing feminist theory and practice which can foster global justice and liberation. This research aims to contribute to the understanding of the intersections between feminism, colonialism, and global justice. Decolonial studies and feminist studies will be explored to formulate the methodological and theoretical frameworks. I will take a qualitative research approach by analyzing different feminist movements particularly from Africa, Asia, and Latin America and surveying feminist activists and scholars. My main research questions are: 1) In what ways do colonial feminisms work against gender justice and liberation? and 2) How can a transnational and decolonial feminist solidarity develop into a global movement for justice and liberation? Accordingly, the main research objective is enhancing the vision for a global movement towards gender justice and liberation. Data from the review of feminist movements and surveys will be used to encourage feminist activists and scholars to engage in transnational and decolonial solidarity efforts.
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