Book Club

Hi MUC Bookworms,

Join us for a group conversation about the book The skin we’re in by Desmond Cole. We want to learn what lessons and questions you took from the book, and make the solitary process of reading a bit more social! The underlying goal is to construct masculinity together to fit our needs and understandings.

You will be expected to have read the book, but no other knowledge or expertise is necessary to take part in the conversation! If you have not read the book, feel free to join, but please leave space for in depth discussion and consciously step back when necessary.

Who is this for? These book clubs are open for everyone, join us!

The conversation will be both in person and online. We will meet at the Atelier d’innovation sociale (95 Clegg St, Ottawa), but we will have the option for folks to join digitally as well. Please register for the facebook event to receive the link. There is a max amount of people who can join in person, so let us know if you want to join in person!

Introduction of The skin we’re in by Desmond Cole:

“The Skin We're In describes the struggle against racism in Canada during the year 2017, chronicling Cole's role as an anti-racist activist and the impact of systemic racism in Canadian society. Among the events it discusses are the aftermath of the assault of Dafonte Miller in late 2016 and Canada 150. The work argues that Canada is not immune to the anti-Black racism that characterizes American society.” (from Wikipedia)

Accessibility information:

Sensory/cognitive: The conversation will be in oral English, there will be a screen for the online participants.

Mental: This conversation will discuss the content of the book, incl topics like racism, misogyny and violence. No graphic descriptions. This space is okay with folks expressing non-aggressive emotional responses and the facilitator will do a check-in and check-out. If one needs to take a break and do self care, this is encouraged.

The perspective is masculine centered, to analyze masculine experiences as a form of introspection and participation. The discussion will also take place from a perspective of critical self reflection and increase of understanding by white folks.

For further questions on accessibility, please contact Jan: Jan@masculinity.info.

Find the facebook event here: join to receive the event link and updates!