In this meeting we will have read and discuss Feminism without borders: Decolonizing theory, practicing solidarity by Chandra Talpade Mohanty

This was first published in 2003 and it contains several essays, covering different themes of Mohanty’s work: “the politics of difference and solidarity, decolonizing and democratizing feminist practice, the crossing of borders, and the relation of feminist knowledge and scholarship to organizing and social movements” (from Goodreads)

If you are critical of ‘Western’ feminism; who it excludes; the issues that it neglects or misconstrues; the supremacy and subjugation that it contributes to, this book guides a path towards intersectionality without borders, and towards solidarity 

We'll meet in NieuwLand on Sunday 19th May at 16:30 

There will be a donation jar and some refreshments available (cash or pin)
Please think about donating something if you are able; a place like NieuwLand can only exist through the contributions of volunteers and friends, who know of the importance of places like this, which exist alternative to an individualistic society, capitalist economy and gentrifying neighbourhoods

To learn more about NieuwLand visit their website (https://nieuwland.cc)

NieuwLand is wheelchair accessible but the toilets are not
The nearest public spaces with larger toilets are Wereld Museum Amsterdam (open Tuesday-Saturday 10-17) and hotel The Manor (open 24/7)

If you have access needs regarding the event that you feel may not be in place please get in contact with us so that we can do our best to incorporate these (feministbookclubamsterdam[@]gmail.com)

It is a fairly long read at 312 pages and I also found it harder to access. If you want to attend the session but find it difficult to get hold of the book reach out to us 

Like the FCA more generally we aim to be a harassment free space for everybody. If you are new to our meetings, or feel you need a refresher please read our code of conduct to find out what behaviours we hope for from you, and hold ourselves to in our sessions http://www.thefeministclub.nl/coc

If there are topics or questions you would like to discuss please bring those with you

During our July and September meetings we would like to discuss sex work and it would be great to hear recommendations to read. Critical to these recommendations are that they be sex worker inclusive, and founded on the understanding that sex work is work. Please send recommendations to the feministclubamsterdam gmail or leave a comment 

We are looking forward to seeing and discussing with you!