Online Events

IAFFE offers a diverse array of events throughout the year, tailored to address topical issues and to cater to the varied interests of members. 

 Upcoming Online Events

Fireside Chat with Lauren F. Klein on Data Feminism
Date & Time: December 10 at 11:00 a.m. ET
Interpretation available in Spanish and Mandarin

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Join us for a conversation with author Lauren F. Klein on Data Feminism (co-authored with Catherine D’Ignazio), a groundbreaking book about power, data, and feminist research. In this special Fireside Chat, Lauren F. Klein will be joined by Mariel Gruppi and Silvia Di Eusanio, organisers of the IAFFE Young Scholars Reading Group, to discuss how feminist approaches can reshape data, knowledge, and research methods.
Over the past few months, the IAFFE Young Scholars have been engaging deeply with Data Feminism through a thought-provoking reading group, and have just wrapped up their discussions. This event builds on those conversations and offers the wider community an opportunity to explore these ideas directly with one of the book’s authors.

About the Author:

Lauren Klein is Professor of Data & Decision Sciences and English at Emory University, where she also directs the Digital Humanities Lab and the Atlanta Interdisciplinary AI Network. Her research brings together computational and critical methods to explore questions of gender, race, and justice, both in early America and today. Klein is the author (with Catherine D’Ignazio) of the award-winning Data Feminism (MIT Press, 2020), and the editor (with Matthew K. Gold) of Debates in the Digital Humanities (Univ. of Minnesota Press), among other books and papers. Her next book, Data by Design: From the History of Visualization to the Future We Need, is forthcoming from the MIT Press in Fall 2026.

About the Moderators: 

Mariel Gruppi is a member of the Young Scholars Committee at IAFFE and a PhD student in Demography at CEDEPLAR, Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil). His research focuses on survey methodology, LGBTQ+ economics and demographics, and public policy, informed by a critical perspective shaped by his position as a researcher based in the Global South. He also works as a research assistant at the government-affiliated Fundação João Pinheiro (Brazil), contributing to applied studies that support evidence-based policymaking.

Silvia Di Eusanio is a member of the Young Scholars Committee at IAFFE and a PhD student in Economic and Social Sciences (ESS) at the University of Teramo (Italy), in a double degree programme with the University of São Paulo (Brazil). Her research focuses on the analysis of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programmes and their impact on women’s unpaid care work, time use, and access to economic opportunities, adopting a feminist and comparative approach across urban contexts in Brazil and Italy.

Feminist Economics 101: IAFFE Feminist Economics School online event

Date & Time: December 4th at 8 a.m. ET
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We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Feminist Economics 101: IAFFE Feminist Economics School online event, a two-hour workshop-style session designed to bring the feminist economics school to a wider audience. This exciting online event, hosted by previous FE school facilitators, opens the door to the introductory ideas, debates, and methodologies of feminist economics to the global community.

About the School
The IAFFE  Feminist Economics School brings together early career scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers engaged in research and action related to issues of concern to feminist economics, but who have had little or no formal access to training in feminist economics. The School offers participants a unique opportunity to augment their expertise through formal training in feminist economics, to bridge the gap between theory and real-world impact, and to meet leading Feminist Economists.
 
In this online event, participants can expect to:
  • Access the materials from the Feminist Economics School
  • Gain an introduction to feminist economics – understand its key concepts, methods, and debates
  • Participate in an interactive session, ask questions, share perspectives, and join a global discussion.
Featured Facilitators:
  • Stefania Marchina
  • Naomi-Hadassah Friedman-Sokuler
  • Pato Laterra
  • Radhika Balakrishnan
  • Rebeca Gomez Betancourt
This session is ideal for scholars, students, practitioners, and anyone interested in exploring feminist approaches to economic theory and practice.
This session will take place on December 4th at 8 a.m. ET, with a main plenary session in Spanish (interpretation in English & French will be available) and break-out room sessions in Spanish, English, and French.

 Past Online Events

  • Barriers to Feminist Economics – Introducing the Four I’s Framework, 

    April 24 at 2 PM UTC
We hosted a session introducing the Four I’s framework, Institutions, Information, Ideology, and Interests, as a way to understand systemic barriers to feminist economics ideas and career paths. This conversation opened IAFFE’s multi-year series on Barriers to Feminist Economics.
The event featured Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Professor of International Affairs at The New School and IAFFE President-Elect; Diane Elson, Emeritus Professor at the University of Essex and a leading feminist economist; and Elisabeth Prügl, Professeure honoraire at the Geneva Graduate Institute and an expert in gender governance.
  • Fireside Chat titled “Reflections on the new Feminist Economics special issue on Global Reproductive Justice and Feminist Economics”
On Tuesday, April 1, IAFFE hosted a Fireside Chat titled “Reflections on the new Feminist Economics special issue on Global Reproductive Justice and Feminist Economics”, featuring Dr. Rishita Nandagiri, Dr. Leigh Senderowicz, and Dr. Wendy Sigle, with moderation by Dr. Mary Borrowman. The event included Spanish interpretation and drew attention to issues of reproductive justice, gender, and feminist economic analysis across global contexts. 
  • Ecofeminismos y Economía Feminista: una articulación necesaria
El pasado miércoles 19 de marzo, tuvimos un evento virtual en el que reflexionamos colectivamente sobre las siguientes preguntas:
¿Por qué es necesario que la economía feminista incorpore la mirada ecofeminista para su visión transformadora?
¿Cómo pueden las economistas feministas incorporar esta mirada en su trabajo académico y de investigación?
Contamos con la participación especial de:
Deolinda Carrizo, dirigenta del Movimiento Nacional Campesino Indígena (Argentina) y del movimiento internacional La Vía Campesina.
Ryan Isakson, profesor asociado de Estudios de Desarrollo Global y Geografía en la Universidad de Toronto.
Kara Anderson, doctoranda en Geografía y Planificación en la Universidad de Toronto.
Daniela Dias Kuhn, profesora asociada de economía y relaciones internacionales y coordinadora del Centro de Enseñanza, Investigación y Extensión en economía feminista.
Luego de las exposiciones de lxs invitadxs especiales, se abrió el micrófono para algunas breves intervenciones, donde lxs participantes pudieron compartir comentarios y preguntas.

 

  • Fireside Chat with Naila Kabeer on her recent book 'Renegotiating Patriarchy: Gender, Agency and the Bangladesh Paradox' February 18, 2025

    Our first Fireside Chat of 2025 with Naila Kabeer, Professor of Gender & Development at the London School of Economics (LSE), Faculty Associate at LSE International Inequalities Institute, and currently Richard von Weiszäcker Fellow at Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin. Thokozile Madonko, a researcher at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies based at Wits University, led a discussion with Naila on her recent book 'Renegotiating Patriarchy: Gender, Agency and the Bangladesh Paradox'. This rich work examines Bangladesh's remarkable pro-poor and gender-equitable social progress despite high levels of poverty, poor governance, patriarchy and rising Islamic conservatism.

  • IAFFE ACADEMY EVENT IN REVIEWING PROCESS     

The event description:  This event was a conversation with Feminist Economics Editors, Wendy Sigle and Elissa Braunstein. Wendy shared general tips for writing effective reviews, discuss the process of knowledge production, and explore the critical role of reviewing in this context. As part of the IAFFE Academy series, this event served as a professional development opportunity for those new to feminist economics, providing insights to help build their skills. Along with engaging presentations and discussions from the speakers, the event included an interactive environment, encouraging the audience to ask questions to explore the reviewing process in detail.

  • Fireside Chat celebrating Joanna Rostek's 2023 Suraj Mal and Shyama Devi Agarwal Book Prize for her book, "Women's Economic Thought in the Romantic Age"! (June 24, 15:00-16:00 CEST | 9-10 am ET Online)

We celebrated Joanna Rostek, author of the award-winning book "Women’s Economic Thought in the Romantic Age", in a fireside chat on June 24th. Joanna's work earned her the prestigious 2023 Suraj Mal and Shyama Devi Agarwal Book Prize. Edith Kuiper moderated the conversation, exploring how Joanna's research sheds light on the history of economic thought and its relevance to contemporary issues. The event was held online, and Joanna's book is available to read Open Access.

  • Fireside Chat with Caroline Shenaz Hossein:  Reflections on Beyond Racial Capitalism: Co-operatives in the African Diaspora (June 14, 15:00–16:00 CEST | 9-10 am ET Online)

We hosted a fireside chat featuring Caroline Shenaz Hossein, Professor of Global Development at the University of Toronto Scarborough, on June 14th. Suzanne Bergeron, Professor Emerita at the University of Michigan Dearborn, led a discussion with Caroline on anti-racist feminist political economy, solidarity economy activities, and her recent book, Beyond Racial Capitalism: Co-operatives in the African Diaspora.

  • FIRESIDE BOOK CHAT WITH SARA CANTILLION, ODILE MACKETT, SARA STEVANO: Feminist Political Economy: A Global Perspective

We hosted an insightful conversation with Sara Cantillon, Odile Mackett, and Sara Stevano, authors of the book Feminist Political Economy: A Global Perspective. Moderated by Yazgı Genç, this event delved into the book's central themes and arguments, offering a fresh perspective on the intersections of gender, class, race, and power in the global economic system. We chatted about the authors' vision and inspiration and engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of feminist political economy.

  • CONVERSATIONS WITH NAILA KABEER: Reversed Realities and Feminist Economic Strategies for Today's World 

On May 23rd we honor Professor Naila Kabeer's groundbreaking contributions to international development and feminist economics! As a former IAFFE president and renowned scholar, Naila Kabeer has made remarkable contributions to the field, including her iconic book Reversed Realities (1994), which exposes biases in mainstream development theory and policy, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable approach. We celebrated her legacy and continued impact on feminist economics and gender equality. 

  • IAFFE ACADEMY: Publishing in Economics [Members-Only Online Event]
On  April 24, Stefania Marchina hosted Eliott Mills, Publisher at Taylor & Francis, for an online event on best practices for publishing economics papers. He shared expert insights on journal publication strategies, overcoming common reasons for rejection, Open Access publishing options, and the Annual Inclusive Economics Prize. (see more info here). The recording is available to stream for IAFFE members only. Not a member yet? Join IAFFE today and enjoy this and many other benefits! 

Watch our event featuring Stephanie Seguino interviewed by Talia Esnard on Stratification and Structural Change. What is the impact of globalization on inequality? What is its relation to stratification economics? 

 

IAFFE Feminist Economics 101: Özlem Onaran interviewed by Izaskun Zuazu Bermejo on the Green, Purple, and Red Deal, 28 February.  

 Militarism and Gender Equality in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region

FE 101: Time-Use Surveys: Importance, Challenges, and Future Directions

 

Explore IAFFE's online events, organized into the tracks below:  You can access recordings of all previous online events on IAFFE's YouTube page. 

- Building Bridges: Explores how to build bridges among stakeholders across different sectors working on key issues within feminist economic agendas.

- Feminist Economics 101: Interviews of senior scholars by young/early career scholars about their work and key concepts in feminist economics

- Feminist Macroeconomics: Examines critical current issues in macroeconomic theory and policy from a feminist economic lens.

- Feminist Economics of Global Reproductive Justice: Highlights the economic channels and impacts of reproductive justice and creates a convening space for global feminist economic reflections to support movements for reproductive justice.

- Fireside Chats: Interviews that feature authors of recently released books with important feminist economic content or seminal scholars in the field. 

- IAFFE Academy: Ongoing professional development events covering all aspects of career-building for those who are new to feminist economics.

- Regional Feminist Economic Dialogues: Focuses on feminist economic topics of importance within different regions, held in regional-specific languages and time zones.

- Research Methods: Delves into methodological issues within feminist economic research and various aspects of rigorous methods for conducting feminist research.

IAFFE Online Events Series is curated by the Online Events Committee! As an IAFFE member, you're welcome to join the Committee and help shape the future of our online events!