CFP: Presumed Incompetent: Race & Class for Women in Academia

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CALL FOR PAPERS!  Presumed Incompetent:
The Intersections of Race and Class for Women in Academia

Edited by: Grace Chang, Carmen G. González, Mary Romero, Yolanda Flores Niemann,
Angela Harris, and Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs

We are soliciting academic papers written by academic women of color examining issues of racism, class bias, tokenism, and sexism. All contributions should explicitly address the question of socio-economic status/social class (both class privilege and class-based obstacles) and its intersections with race and gender. We welcome first person narratives and analytical papers that examine the underlying structural factors that perpetuate bias and exclusion as well as recommendations on how academic institutions might address these issues. Pseudonyms for authors are acceptable.

Submission Guidelines: Deadline for abstracts: August 1, 2008

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Yolanda Retter Memorial Fund – Kickoff Fundraiser Aug 2

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A Knight to Remember
Honoring the life and vision of Yolanda Retter
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 6pm-10pm
Place: 6304 TAHOE DRIVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90068
Donation: $50.00 per guest
Tickets: available through Paypal.com (send to: lesliestampler@gmail.com)
or send check payable to:
Yolanda Retter Memorial Fund c/o Leslie Stampler
6654 Sunnyslope Ave, Van Nuys CA 91401

Please join us at a beautiful home overlooking Lake Hollywood!
We’ll have dinner, music, comedy and silent auction (including unique items from Yolanda’s collection).
RSVP to: lesliestampler@gmail.com

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