Women's and gender studies programs have been an
integral part of the feminist movement for the past four decades. Over
the years, the field has grown and expanded - and so has the
proliferation of other disciplines devoted to the study of
intersectionality, including queer studies, ethnic studies, and
postcolonial studies. What are the challenges currently facing the
fields of gender and sexuality studies? Panelists Kandice Chuh, Ann
Pellegrini, and Sarita See reflect on the history and
futures of the field in this discussion moderated by Lisa Duggan. This
panel took place on the first day of Activism and the Academy:
Celebrating 40 Years of Feminist Scholarship and Action, a two-day
conference held September 23-24, 2011 in honor of the 40th anniversary
of the Barnard Center for Research on Women.