Join in a facilitated discussion about race, class, and gender in all aspects of Harry Potter. Are you excited about the re-casting of Hermione for the Cursed Child? What do you think of Fantastic Beasts so far?
By the end of this session, participants should have a deeper understanding of how the reader's background influences their demands on the presentation of race, class, and gender in the Harry Potter universe, while identifying missed opportunities and inclusive interpretations.
Jillian Staniec plays Quidditch, has a Masters in History, and works in an archive. Her life goals are to learn stuff about things, help others, and travel. She hopes to do all three of these at Leviosa!
Sunday July 10, 2016 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Del Mar I
