"A Feminist Theory of Refusal" with Bonnie Honig

"A Feminist Theory of Refusal" by Bonnie Honig brings a fascinating light to the concept of 'refusal politics' and the direct impact they have on feminist interpretation, conceptual law, and what we see as the status quo. Post-discussion, Bonnie will be available for questions and a discussion with the audience. "A Feminist Theory of Refusal" will also be stocked for signing.

"Refusal, the withdrawal from unjust political and economic systems, is a key theme in political philosophy. Its best-known literary avatar is Herman Melville’s Bartleby, whose response to every request is, “I prefer not to.” A feminist politics of refusal, by contrast, cannot simply decline to participate in the machinations of power. Honig argues that a feminist refusal aims at transformation and, ultimately, self-governance. Withdrawal is a first step, not the end game."

Tuesday, October 22nd at Symposium Books. 4:30pm.

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