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Emerging Womanist Voices & Identity in Turbulent Times

Emerging Womanist Scholars are invited to participate with papers presented at the June online Womanist Approaches session as we focus upon raising our voices in turbulent times.  Centering emerging womanist voices exert promising insights into religious spheres, political action, discourses and activities of social change, and the “beyond,” which is our hope for a sustainable future for our planet.

Presenters are encouraged to craft papers creatively to consider the roles Voice and Identity play in invoking equitable justice with comparative forms of resistance and resilience. Narrative and memoir are effective methodological tools of self-reflection and moral biography to express how culturally affirming underpinnings of lived experiences are valid approaches to identity, faith, and justice stances.

Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)

Emerging Womanist Scholars are invited to participate with papers presented at the June online Womanist Approaches session as we focus upon raising our voices in turbulent times.  Centering emerging womanist voices exert promising insights into religious spheres, political action, discourses and activities of social change, and the “beyond,” which is our hope for a sustainable future for our planet.

Papers

  • Abstract

    This abstract provides an overview of the paper's focus, approach, and the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) within the framework of womanist theology to offer new and creative insights into women's stories in the Bible. This paper examines the inventive application of artificial intelligence (AI) in womanist theology, specifically in reinventing and reinterpreting the narratives of oppressed women in the Bible. Womanist theology, based on Black women's lived experiences and unique views, aims to examine and confront the interconnectedness of race, gender, and class within theological discussions.

  • Abstract

    There is a lack of research regarding the spiritual care of Black women athletes from a womanist perspective. White supremacy in sports has harmed Black women athletes, leaving them to carry the "Strong Black Woman" cloak in the public eye without wholistic care. This presentation carefully engages in the work of womanist scholars Grant, Watson Ali, Floyd-Thomas, and others to demonstrate the necessity for a "Womanist Sports Ethic of Care." This ethic of care can attend to their spiritual needs, help them find balance in being physically and mentally strong for their sport, and embrace self-love, compassion, and healing. The method used for this paper involves a critical analysis of scholarly writings in theology, psychology, and history, along with quotes from Black women athletes from books, newspapers, online journals, and social media. This interdisciplinary method is needed to consider all aspects of Black women's experiences in sports.

Audiovisual Requirements

Resources

LCD Projector and Screen
Play Audio from Laptop Computer
Podium microphone

Full Papers Available

No
Program Unit Options

Session Length

90 Minutes

Schedule Preference Other

Thursday June 27
Schedule Info

Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (June Online Meeting)

Tags

emerging scholars
#womanist
# Artificial Intelligence

Session Identifier

AO26-303