Academia, Family, and the Gender Lens: Rethinking Norms (RU)
The joint lecture “Academia, Family, and the Gender Lens: Rethinking Norms” will explore the profound impact of gender studies on contemporary academic thought and social understanding. We will examine how gender analysis has reshaped modern philosophy, challenged the notion of objectivity in historical narratives, and exposed the political underpinnings of what was once considered neutral knowledge. Additionally, we will consider how these perspectives allow us to rethink and critically engage with the concept of the heteronormative family.
The lecture will address how gender studies have contributed to the transformation of family not only as a social institution but also as an academic subject—both in theoretical frameworks and in research practices. By bridging academic and everyday contexts, we aim to show how gender approaches continue to influence the way we produce knowledge and understand the world around us.
The lecture will be conducted in Russian.
Hosts
Mgr. Kristina Ilina – Mgr. in Gender Studies
Mgr. Ekaterina Shashlova – Ph.D. student of Philosophy
Entrance fee – free
Vibe check – small event (approx. 30 people), quiet (no loud music, shouting, etc.), requires interacting with the audience or other attendees, seating options, indoors
Trigger warnings – we will criticize sexist and homophobic lens of academia and social sciences of the past
Oraganized by – Vměstě
Vměstě is a small community of queer people with participants from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. We come together regularly for lectures, film screenings with discussions, board games, and other events that foster connection, reflection, and mutual support. Vměstě is a space for building community, sharing experiences, and creating dialogue across borders and identities.
