[Nov 26 (Tue) Lecture in Mandarin] Gender, Power, and Knowledge: How Feminist Theory Illuminates the Connections Between Body, Mind, and World｜Ting-Wei Chang｜Gender OPEN MIC, Open Your Mind｜LACSPEC

A-Wei’s morning begins with a mirror. At the vanity table, ze carefully shapes hir brows and selects a lipstick that matches hir mood. Smiling at hir reflection, ze thinks, “This should boost my confidence.” Yet a voice within asks, “Is this really my choice? What if I went to work bare-faced?”

During lunch, colleagues discuss gym routines and the latest dieting trends. A-Wei silently counts hir calorie intake. Despite no health concerns, ze feels hir body needs "fixing" to meet some arbitrary "standard of beauty." But who defines this standard?

That evening, ze slips into a new dress and twirls before the mirror. Ze wonders if this is truly hir preferred style. Should ze have opted for something more “neutral”? Ultimately, ze decides that embracing a more “feminine” look might align better with societal expectations. Is this outfit a free choice, or is it shaped by unseen rules?

How many choices in daily life are unnoticed, yet deeply influenced by gender norms, societal expectations, and structures of domination? A-Wei’s day mirrors many of ours. Makeup, dieting, fashion—what seems trivial carries profound implications.

In this seminar, A-Wei Chang will guide us through everyday experiences, using feminist theory to interrogate the authenticity of these “choices.” Together, we’ll reexamine the links between body, mind, and world to uncover answers uniquely our own.

 Seminar Highlights:

• Reflect on the truth behind daily acts like makeup and dieting: voluntary or dictated by norms?
• Gain insights into radical feminism and its critique of structures of domination.
• Discover how feminist theory helps us break societal molds and embrace genuine freedom.

 Seminar Highlights:

• Reflect on the truth behind daily acts like makeup and dieting: voluntary or dictated by norms?
• Gain insights into radical feminism and its critique of structures of domination.
• Discover how feminist theory helps us break societal molds and embrace genuine freedom.

‍ Speaker Bio:
Ting-Wei Chang

A radical feminist and voguing dancer, A-Wei Chang is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at NTU College of Law while also studying Linguistics. Ze earned hir BA in Chinese Literature at NTU with dual minors in Law and Drama, and completed NTU’s Women and Gender Studies Program, European Union Studies Program, and Taiwan Studies Program. Additionally, ze trained in philosophy and education at NTNU. Fluent in Mandarin, English, German, and Taiwanese Hokkien, A-Wei specializes in feminist theory and intellectual history.

Event Details:
 Date: December 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
 Time: 7:00–9:00 PM (Dinner served at 6:30 PM)
 Locations:

• Yangming Campus: Zhixing Building, Room 406 (In-person)
• Guangfu Campus: Comprehensive Building 1, Room 633 (Remote broadcast)
   Registration Link: https://forms.gle/q6tXNfN2rg1Nj6eG6 or via @nycuspec on Linktree.

 This seminar counts as 1 hour of “Community Activity” credit for LAC, logged in your E-portfolio. Learn more: https://reurl.cc/eyng9R.

Contact:

• Anny Chen, Assistant Professor, Institute of Clinical Nursing, annychen@nycu.edu.tw