FemGen - Gender Studies and Feminist Theory. A Multidisciplinary Perspective

III EDITION | ON SITE | APPLICATION

Deadline for registration

May 10th 2026

Period

June 29th - July 3rd, 2026

Learning objectives

The Seasonal School will introduce participants to the pivotal perspective of gender studies with a multidisciplinary critical perspective, combining different approaches in social sciences. In order to tackle the most relevant issues in contemporary gender studies and feminist theory, participants will be provided with most relevant conceptual tools from an epistemological, political, economical, legal and philosophical point of view as well as with a cross-cutting knowledge of the different theoretical-methodological frameworks employed in the debate. Other than providing a theoretical-political framework on the contribution of the gender dimension in social sciences, the training programme will require participants to reflect on global and intersectional perspectives as well as on the impact of policies and politics on everyday challenges (gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), illiberal trends threatening the rights of different subjectivities in the public space). The aim of the Seasonal School is to educate students to develop a critical understanding of the impact of such challenges on the society as a whole, from a political, legal, economical and social perspective informed by a feminist intersectional standpoint.

Teaching methodologies

Students will find an interactive and cross-disciplinary learning environment with teaching activities characterized by interactive learning and participative methodologies. Both external academic experts as well as practitioners working in civil society organizations will participate to the program with workshops that will further explore the themes addressed in class. Other complementary activities such as movie-screenings and team-building activities will be held as to encourage interaction and discussion among the participants.

Target participants

Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students from different backgrounds (e.g. philosophy and humanities, anthropology, law, political science, economics, sociology, history, but also students in applied sciences) who are interested in gender studies and feminist theories.

Coordinator and key teaching staff

Scientific Coordinator: Anna Loretoni

Education Activities Coordinators: Federica Merenda, Ilaria Santoemma

Key Teaching Staff: Barbara Henry, Marco Solinas

SDGs (https://sdgs.un.org/goals)

SDG 5 – Gender Equality

SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions