The Readings in Feminist and Gender Studies Series is an initiative of the Doctoral Programme in Feminist Studies (FLUC/ CES), which aims to read literary works written by women authors from all over the world, from the perspective of feminist and gender theories.

This first series will be coordinated by Feminist Studies PhD candidates Fabrina Souza and Iuri Lopes.

The meetings will be held monthly, whenever possible on the first Wednesday of each month, lasting up to two hours and taking place at CES|Alta premises. Participation is free and open to everyone in the UC community, but prior registration is required [HERE].

The titles for discussion are initially suggested by the coordinators or participants, and are then shared at the meetings and on the Series' website. Registered participants will receive copies of the selected texts (whenever possible) by e-mail.

The talk will be in Portuguese, and it is up to the participants to choose the copy (and translation) they prefer.

The texts to be discussed in subsequent sessions will be announced according to the interests of those participating.

If you have any queries, please contact fabrinasouza@ces.uc.pt 

About the session

A landmark in comics and autobiographical narratives, a masterpiece on sexuality, family relationships and literature, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, is a labyrinth of memory brought to life with grace, humour and the strength of the greatest artistic achievements. Shortly after revealing to her family that she is a lesbian, Alison Bechdel learns that her father has died in circumstances that could indicate suicide. In this acclaimed graphic novel autobiography, she explores her difficult, painful, and moving relationship with her father, a figure as enigmatic as he was insurmountable.

Alison Bechdel (1960 - ) is a comic book artist, novelist, memoirist and archivist of her own life. Her books, autobiographies in comics, portray her relationship with her body, gender, sex and, above all, affection in family relationships. Fun Home was the book that established her as one of the great contemporary authors and is already considered a classic.