Fall into Reading with Judith Butler

Fall is here, the perfect season to get cozy with a good book. And what better way to begin than by diving into the timely work of Judith Butler, one of the most influential thinkers of our time! 

Join us for the first FIMS Grad Library Book Club event where we read and discuss a single (and short!) chapter from Butler’s latest book, Who’s Afraid of Gender?

• Reading: Chapter 3 – Contemporary Attacks on Gender in the United States: Censorship and Rights-Stripping (pp. 93–111), in Butler, J. (2024). Who’s Afraid of Gender?

The reading is available as an eBook through OMNI, and printed copies are also available for pick-up at the FIMS Grad Library for those who prefer reading on paper. 

This session invites open conversation about the real-world consequences of anti-gender censorship.  In this one-hour discussion, we will explore together: 

• How “gender” became politicized as “ideology” 
• The rise of anti-gender rhetoric in the U.S. education system 
• How censorship and legislation framed around “gender ideology” impact youth and their learning and health 

Everyone is welcome whether you identify as queer, a person of colour, an educator, a student, or simply someone who believes in LGBTQIA+ rights, social justice, youth empowerment, and intellectual freedom. 

Come read, share and connect! We’re excited to hear your questions, ideas, and thoughts. Together, we’ll make this book club into a space where everyone’s voice matters and solidarity grows.