Book Launch: Love in a F*cked up World Book Launch with Dean Spade

Join UBC's Centre for Community Engaged Learning and SFU's Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies to celebrate the launch of Dean Spade's new book, Love in a F*cked up World.

Lifelong activist and educator Dean Spade dares us to decide that our interpersonal actions are not separate from our politics of liberation and resistance. Many activist projects and resistance groups fall apart because people treat each other poorly, trying desperately to live out the cultural myths about dating and relationships that we are fed from an early age. 

How do we divest from the idea that one romantic partner will be the solution to all our problems? How do we bring our best thinking about freedom and justice into step with our desires for healing and connection?

Love in a F*cked-Up World is a resounding call to action and a practical manifesto for how to combat cultural scripts and take our relationships into our own hands, preparing us for the work of changing the world.
 

Update: Due to increased risks and safety concerns with the border, Dean can't travel at this time and will instead be joining us virtually. More information will be shared shortly including updates to event format.
 

Access: 

• The entrance is wheelchair accessible and is off Cordova by the bus stop. The front desk is staffed 24/7, and you will be buzzed in upon arrival.
• Bike Parking: Indoor guest bike parking is available.
• All-gender washrooms are located by the front entrance beside the front desk and at the southeast corner of the ground floor.
• The Water-filtered water bottle filling station is on the southeast corner of the ground floor.
• Snacks and Refreshments will be served
• Masks will be required and provided. Air purifiers will also be used. Disinfectant spray, paper towels, gloves, wipes, and hand sanitizer are in each room.
• ASL- english interpretation confirmed

Contact: If you have any questions, please contact community.learning@ubc.ca