Session Tracks

This track explores how poetry serves as a catalyst for social change within various protest movements. Participants will analyze the intersection of poetic expression and activism, highlighting the transformative power of verse in mobilizing communities.

Focusing on avant-garde and experimental poetry, this session examines how radical poetics challenge societal norms and conventions. Scholars will discuss the implications of subversive language and form in articulating dissent.

This track investigates the ways in which poetry acts as a form of cultural resistance against oppression and marginalization. Presentations will highlight diverse voices that utilize poetry to reclaim identity and assert agency.

Participants in this session will delve into the role of political poetry in giving voice to underrepresented communities. The discussions will center on how poets articulate grievances and aspirations through their work.

This track offers a historical analysis of poetry as a form of dissent across different eras and cultures. Scholars will explore significant poetic works that have emerged in response to political upheaval and social injustice.

Focusing on the strategies employed by poets and writers in activist contexts, this session will examine the impact of their work on social justice movements. Participants will analyze case studies that illustrate the effectiveness of activist writing.

This track investigates the complexities of poetic identity through the lens of intersectionality. Presenters will discuss how various identities shape poetic expression and the ways in which poetry can address multiple axes of oppression.

Exploring the aesthetics of protest poetry, this session will analyze the relationship between form and function in conveying resistance. Participants will consider how stylistic choices enhance the message of dissent.

This track invites discussions on how resistance poetry transcends national boundaries, fostering global solidarity. Scholars will examine the ways in which poets engage with transnational issues through their work.

Looking ahead, this session will explore emerging trends in poetics within activist contexts. Participants will discuss the evolving role of poetry in contemporary social movements and its potential for future resistance.

This track focuses on the relationship between critical writing and social justice advocacy. Scholars will analyze how critical literary approaches can illuminate systemic injustices and inspire collective action.