Exploring Intersectionality: Caste, Gender & Sexuality” Panel at Columbia University in the City of New York. The Panel is designed as a forum to mark Dalit History Month, and is made possible by the University Life at Columbia University, Office of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. 

The event is scheduled for April 4, 2024 5:30 - 7 pm EST at Columbia University. The panel will feature 3 esteemed speakers: Yashica Dutt, Christina Dhanuja, and Vijeta Kumar. Each speaker would give their opening remarks for 5 minutes followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the audience. A student moderator will facilitate the discussion. The event format is as follows:


5:30 pm: Welcome and Introductions

5:45 - 6:00 pm: Speakers’ Address

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A

The panel will be a hybrid event and we hope to have students from across departments engaging with questions of sexuality and writing from the margins. 

This project is supported by the University Life Social Justice Mini-Grant Program

Food Provided (Light refreshments)

The event is free and open to public.