Fem Diàleg: Feminist participatory thinking space

Gabriela Masfarré Pintó, Open University of Catalonia, Department of Arts and Humanities Holon
Mercè Rua Fargues, Open University of Catalonia, Department of Arts and Humanities Holon

Abstract

Fem Dilàleg, which means ‘we dialogue’ in Catalan, is an initiative that started in 2019 and aims to develop the territory of dialogue as a design space and social practice, contributing to the dialogic learning practice present in many cultural traditions. Fem Diàleg’s proposition is to articulate the question of knowledge-creation praxis by triangulating: the feminist epistemologies of situated knowledge, art as a relational practice and dialogue as a shared and embodied reflexivity. Since its inception in 2019 Fem Diàleg has organized nine gatherings with over 250 participants and more than 22 invited artists and guests. In this short paper we present the case study of Fem Diàleg, intervention and share the main insights gained through the design and hosting of the gatherings. We will deep dive into the implications for design and share the layers of social infrastructure that allow us to create a space of equality amongst participants, trust, mutual respect, care and commitment.

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Jul 22nd, 9:00 AM

Fem Diàleg: Feminist participatory thinking space

Fem Dilàleg, which means ‘we dialogue’ in Catalan, is an initiative that started in 2019 and aims to develop the territory of dialogue as a design space and social practice, contributing to the dialogic learning practice present in many cultural traditions. Fem Diàleg’s proposition is to articulate the question of knowledge-creation praxis by triangulating: the feminist epistemologies of situated knowledge, art as a relational practice and dialogue as a shared and embodied reflexivity. Since its inception in 2019 Fem Diàleg has organized nine gatherings with over 250 participants and more than 22 invited artists and guests. In this short paper we present the case study of Fem Diàleg, intervention and share the main insights gained through the design and hosting of the gatherings. We will deep dive into the implications for design and share the layers of social infrastructure that allow us to create a space of equality amongst participants, trust, mutual respect, care and commitment.