Join a campus-wide reading group hosted by H&S, CITL, and the Library as we dive into The Thre@t: Why Digital Capitalism is Sexist And How to Resist by Dr. Lilia Giugni.

This hybrid book club will meet weekly in-person and via Zoom to discuss one chapter at a time, creating space for rich dialogue and shared reflection around pressing issues at the intersections of technology, power, gender, and society. All students, staff and faculty are welcome to participate.

Weekly Book Discussion Schedule
📖 Chapters will be read and discussed weekly on Thursdays.
Meet at 12:30pm–1:30pm in person, or ✉️ RSVP for zoom link.

● October 2 – Introduction & Chapter 1 | Digital revolution and vicious circles & Patriarchy 4.0
● October 9 – Chapter 2 | Algorithmic injustices
➢ Meeting at Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, 950 Building, South Campus
● October 16 – Chapter 3 | The bodies behind the screen
➢ Meeting at ArtCenter Library, Hillside Campus
● October 23 – Chapter 4 | Technology, patriarchy and capitalism & the cyber rape market
➢ Meeting at Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, 950 Building, South Campus
● October 30 – Chapter 5 | The labour behind the clicks
➢ Meeting at ArtCenter Library, Hillside Campus
● November 6 – Chapter 6 | The women's pandemic
➢ Meeting at Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, 950 Building, South Campus
● November 13 – Chapter 7 | The politics of the digital revolution
➢ Meeting at Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, 950 Building, South Campus
● November 20 – Chapter 8 | What is to be done? & Stealing the master's tools
➢ Meeting at ArtCenter Library, Hillside Campus
● No meeting on November 27 during Thanksgiving week.
● December 4 – Chapter 9 & Conclusions | Ten ways to reform and resist & In defense of (feminist) utopias
➢ Meeting at Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, 950 Building, South Campus
● December 11 – Final Discussion with the author (via Zoom)
➢ Meeting at ArtCenter Library, Hillside Campus

Books available for purchase at both Student Stores.

Content Note:
Please be aware that this book and our discussions may cover sensitive themes, including sexism, discrimination, structural inequities, and sexual violence. Some readers may find these topics triggering. We encourage participants to care for their well-being and step away if needed during discussions. Support resources will be shared for those who may want them.

We hope you’ll join us in this interdisciplinary exploration and meaningful dialogue!