Who’s Afraid of Feminism? Series

Engage undergraduates in discussion about your work and raise awareness of important issues through short, accessible presentations that critically engage themes related to feminism, gender, and social justice.

Proposals invited from CHASS faculty and advanced CHASS PhD students for research presentations in the 2026-27 “Who’s Afraid of Feminism?” undergraduate workshop series, hosted by the UCR Women’s Resource Center (WRC). The Center for Ideas and Society will award $250 in research funds for participation.

About the series

The “Who’s Afraid of Feminism?” series features undergraduate-facing discussions on “case studies” in feminist and gender theory, social justice-engaged scholarship, and other related topics. The series is coordinated and hosted by the WRC Social Justice Committee, an undergraduate committee that explores challenges, barriers, inequities, and oppressive systemic structures that impede people’s access to opportunities and their quality of life.

Talk format

• 15 to 20-minute slide presentation or short lecture with visuals, followed by a discussion facilitated by a WRC representative
• Accessible to an interdisciplinary undergraduate audience that is interested in and curious about feminism and related topics

Past events (as examples):

• Cyber-Feminism and AI Commodification
• Internalized Misogyny
• Defining Feminism

Note the presentation format for this series is in-person and on campus during the quarter.

Proposals accepted starting September 7, 2026, with rolling acceptances until all spots are filled.

Hosted by the Women’s Resource Center in partnership with the Center for Ideas and Society

Questions about the series: Cynthia.Hernandez002@ucr.edu
Questions about this application: Katharine.Henshaw@ucr.edu