We are excited to announce our new series “What does it really mean?” This event series will feature one word or phrase per session that is commonly used but may not be fully understood – or is understood in different ways by different communities. Complex and contested global events and issues can be hard to engage with, misunderstood, or simply overwhelming when trying to wade through a sea of jargon. What is actually being said? What is the message behind the terminology? Is it understood in the same way globally?
These questions (and more) are central to this event series. We plan to host a rich array of guests, including activists, faculty members, students, and others to explore how a specific everyday word is understood and used in their context, sharing with one another differences, commonalities and the associated implications. We would like the audience leaving the event to have a broader understanding about the word/topic with a deeper appreciation for what it really means in varied contexts. Check out the events:
