LSE Gender Studies: 30 years and beyond

“Given its global stature and recognition, it is hard to believe that it was only 30 years ago that the Gender Institute, now known as the Department of Gender Studies, was born. In 1993-94, the interdisciplinary institute was set up at LSE to respond to the urgent need to research, teach and apply knowledge of the structures, formations and changes in gender relations around the globe; after all, gender is a key social structuring block of cultural, economic and political life. “ - Professor Sumi Madhok, Head of Department 

Download a PDF of the programme here.

The Department of Gender Studies symposium will celebrate 30 years of interdisciplinary, critical, transnational and intersectional gender research and teaching at the LSE. Please see the confirmed order of events below:

9.00 - 9.30am: Registration with tea, coffee and biscuits

9.30 - 10.00am: Welcome and introduction 

• Ania Plomien (LSE) and Larry Kramer (President of LSE)

10.00 - 11.10am: Archives and contemporary gender politics

• Speakers: Anjali Arondekar (University of California, Santa Cruz), Clare Hemmings (LSE)
• Chair: Sadie Wearing (LSE)

11.10 - 11.30am: Break with tea, coffee and biscuits

11.30am - 1.00pm: Care and reproductive justice

• Speakers: Shirin Rai (School of Oriental and African Studies), Tracey Reynolds (University of Greenwich), Wendy Sigle (LSE)
• Chair: Ania Plomien (LSE)

1.00 - 2.10pm: Lunch break 

2.10 - 3.40pm: Humanitarianism, peace and security

• Speakers: Aisha Ibrahim (University of Sierra Leone), Toni Haastrup (University of Manchester), Marsha Henry (Queen's University Belfast/LSE)
• Chair: Aiko Holvikivi (LSE)

3.40 - 4.00pm: Break with tea, coffee and biscuits

4.00 - 5.30pm: Identity, sexuality and rights

• Speakers: Sharmila Parmanand (LSE), SM Rodriguez (LSE), Sylvia Tamale (Makerere University)
• Chair: Emrah Karakuş (LSE)

5.30 - 6.00pm: Closing Remarks

• Sumi Madhok (LSE)

6.00 - 8.00pm: Celebratory reception

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As you look forward to joining us on the 10th of May, please consider exploring our dedicated 30th Anniversary webpage. On it you can find: 

• Our origin story with information about the many different people who fought for and supported the formation of the 'Gender Institute' back in 1993/94  
• Current research coming out of the department, which exemplifies the depth and breadth of gender studies as a discipline 
• Reflections on the department and our work from friends and colleagues across LSE 
• Our commitment to knowledge co-production and its feminist potential in the classroom and beyond 
• Gender Studies at LSE: a transformative approach to teaching and learning  
  • A conversation between Dr Leticia Sabsay (Associate Professor, LSE Gender), Professor Emma McCoy (Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education, LSE), and Dr Claire Gordon (Director, LSE Eden Centre)