Social Issues

[close] A place to discuss books about artificial intelligence, data, and technology with a social impact. We read 4 books a year, which are selected using a voting process. While reading the book, there will be an option to discuss the book via video call in addition to asynchronously in the associated channel. Share your thoughts at any time: when you start reading a book, if you find an interesting idea or your opinion changes while reading, or if you find some other resources related to the topic.

[close] We are a group of bookworms and aspiring activists. Open discussions based on relevant readings on topics such as racism, immigration, native land rights, climate change, political figures, and beyond.

[close] In our increasingly connected world, we are better able to open up and listen to each other’s stories. This ability is critically important as we move forward as a global society. In this book club we will be reading books that look at various social justice issues, from anti-racism to the fat activist movement, from queer and trans issues to poverty, these stories are all interconnected and make us who we are as a world.

[close] This is our reading group for anybody who loves to read and identifies as a feminist. We'll be reading a variety of books that may fall into one of the following categories: 1-Written by a feminist and/or a woman 2-Plot looks at how gender, race, class, sexuality, ability/disability, ethnicity, nationality, etc. shape us and our views of the world 3-Spark conversation about social justice and gender equality 4-Have strong female characters But most importantly, it's a space for people to come together and discuss literature with other feminists! Reminder: Self-promotion is ONLY allowed in the BLATANT SELF-PROMOTION thread. All other self-promotion will be deleted. fem·i·nist /ˈfemənist/ Noun A person who supports feminism. Adjective Of, relating to, or supporting feminism. fem·i·nism /ˈfeməˌnizəm/ Noun The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.