The Gender⁺ Justice Initiative

At the G+JI, we foster intersectional and interdisciplinary research on gender justice. By engaging faculty and students, we catalyze dialogue and collaboration on critical issues such as gender, sexuality, feminism, antiracism, and social equity.

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Our Mission

The Gender+ Justice Initiative (G+JI) at Georgetown University aims to address the pressing problem of gender inequality, discrimination, and injustice across intersecting identities. Our proposed approach involves fostering a hub for interdisciplinary research, advocacy, and knowledge production while creating an inclusive community for faculty, students and the larger community.

We envision our work as such:

Why the “+”? The “+” in “Gender+ Justice” signifies that while gender is central to our focus, we also address how it intersects with race, class, sexuality, disability, and other markers of identity, which can compound experiences of oppression.

Future Events

Book Launch: Working Women in Jordan, by Dr. Fida Adely

Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET | In-Person Event. Dr. Fida Adely and Dr. Shenila Khoja-Moolji discuss Working Women in Jordan, which explores how education and migration shape the lives of women in Jordan. Drawing on 12 years of research, Adely examines the effects of economic shifts on gender roles, marriage, and family life.

September 27, 2024

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Colloquia, Past Events

Research Colloquium 2024

Friday October 4, 2024 – 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM – In-Person Event. Our annual Colloquia are opportunities to bring together faculty and scholars from across Georgetown and neighboring universities to showcase their research on gender+ justice. Presentations engage topics from varied perspectives and methodologies. The Colloquium features three panels that consist of 8-10 min presentations and discussions.

September 9, 2024

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Past Events

Decolonizing in Action: Puerto Rico

Monday, September 30 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET | In-Person Event. Join an in-depth conversation on Puerto Rico’s ongoing struggle for decolonization, led by two powerful voices in the movement: Yansi Rosario de Abacoa and Ruth N. Figueroa Couvertier.

September 8, 2024

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Celebrating Disability Cultural Awareness Month

Georgetown celebrates Disability Cultural Month each October alongside the federally-recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month, highlighting the multitude of contributions of people with disabilities to our university community and to society at large. People with disabilities belong to a diverse range of communities and backgrounds and have been organizing for equal rights, access, inclusion and opportunity for decades. As a Catholic, Jesuit university, our community affirms the inherent dignity of all individuals.

October 10, 2024

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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History and Culture at Georgetown

Honoring the LGBTQIA+ Community: Georgetown joins the nation in celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month, honoring the legacies, accomplishments and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community to Georgetown and the world at large.

October 10, 2024

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Celebrating Latine Culture and Hispanic Heritage at Georgetown

Georgetown community members connect with Latine culture and Hispanic heritage through teaching, research and scholarship and by building community around shared identity and experiences. We honor the vibrant histories, languages, traditions and values that transcend borders and unite Latine people across the Americas and Caribbean islands.

September 16, 2024