The 70's and 80’s were a period of remarkable political and social organizing by lesbian feminists in Boston. Today a new generation of activists builds on and diverges from these roots - particularly around sex, gender and identity. This conference will convene a conversation about that divide.
CONFERENCE IS FULL - Link to Waiting List is below

This conference is full as of 3/8/10. For Waiting list, please go to
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Two remarkable generations have experienced revolutionary shifts in consciousness and created significant social change, yet view each other across a chasm of stereotypes and misunderstandings.
  
Why are topics of inclusion, gender, and ideology so polarizing? Is this changeable? Are there points of potential collaboration?
  
This cross-generational dialogue will cover the lesbian social and political scene of the 70s, identity politics, genderqueer and transgender emergence, and the "don't assume anything" stance of many LGBTQQI's of the 21st century, featuring speakers, discussion groups, film, performance, lunch and reception.
  
Speakers, presenters and facilitators include:
* Toni Amato
* Tobias K. Davis
* Shani Dowd
* Arlene Istar-Lev
* Louis Mitchell
* Rev. Irene Monroe
* Robyn Ochs
* Sarah Pearlman
* Shannon Sennott
* Rochelle Ruthchild
* Taan Shapiro
* Rachel K. Zall
  
What lessons can be taken from the revolutionary experiences of lesbian feminists of the 70’s?
How do today’s gender non-conforming people challenge oppression?
What can older lesbian feminists learn from them?
Will there be a 4th wave of feminism and what should it focus on?
  
Our interns have been filming Boston area activists have posted 3 short clips - see below -
1. What do you call yourself?
2. What is activism?
3. What does Feminism mean to you?
  
  
Fee: $45 includes refreshments, lunch, reception. $15 for students and unemployed. Scholarships available. Volunteers needed.
  
Please make checks payable to Stonewall Communities, Inc and mail to:
Stonewall Communities
P.O. Box 990035 Prudential Center, Boston, MA 02199
or call us at 617-369-9090 to make a credit card payment.
  
Please contact akrevolin@stonewallcommunities.org to discuss financial needs.