ABSTRACT
This interactive session examines how contemporary Italian both reflects and shapes social views on gender. Drawing on current linguistic research and public debate, participants will explore the relationship between language, power and representation. The workshop will also introduce a range of strategies and practical ideas for addressing gender and language in the classroom.
BIO
Laura Lori
Laura Lori is an Italian-born lecturer and researcher in Italian Studies. Her research examines the ways literature can positively influence socio-personal and historical discourses on immigration, gender, identity, and colonialism. She is deeply interested in literature and the performing arts as active tools for promoting social inclusion and equality.