Rage and Resilience, a queer/feminist reading group

CGS will be holding a reading group on the topic of rage as power.

In times of uncertainty, marked by ongoing violence and the hateful rhetoric of world leaders, many of us feel powerless, afraid, and angry. But how can we channel that anger? In this reading group, we will explore works that examine anger as a source of power and resilience.

We begin with a reading of Susan Stryker’s iconic essay "My Words to Victor Frankenstein Above the Village of Chamounix: Performing Transgender Rage" (translated by Yoshiyuki Ishikawa (NEON BOOK CLUB)). Initially presented as a performance piece, Stryker reflects on her feelings of rage stemming from her experience of transphobic discrimination. She employs her personal narrative to foster self-affirmation, engage in intellectual exploration, and advocate for political action.

※ There will be copies of the text in both English and Japanese for the reading group session.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Yoshiyuki Ishikawa san (NEON BOOK CLUB) for kindly providing us with the Japanese translation.

Who can attend: This event is open to all ICU students

Dates:
1/23 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50—Susan Stryker, "My Words to Victor Frankenstein Above the Village of Chamounix: Performing Transgender Rage" (Translation: Yoshiyuki Ishikawa (NEON BOOK CLUB))
1/30 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50—Reading TBC
2/6 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50—Reading TBC
2/13 (Thursday lunchtime) 12:40-13:50 —Reading TBC

Language: English and Japanese

Venue: CGS (ERB 301)

Coordinators: Anna Tatton (CGS RIA) and Fumina Hamasaki (CGS Assistant Professor by Special Appointment).

We're looking forward to meeting/seeing you there!

Inquiry: cgs@icu.ac.jp