Religious Studies scholars often find themselves speaking to the public about abortion and reproductive justice. We are called upon by journalists, we teach religious communities, we work with activists, and more recently, we write amicus briefs for the courts and testify in front of policy-makers. This session will put those scholars of religion and representatives from various publics in conversation with one another to discuss some of the benefits, challenges, and approaches for successful engagement. We will also use this time to build skills among participants and cultivate a network of scholars interested in speaking with different publics about abortion and reproductive justice.
Presider: Alisha Jones
Conversation 1: 10-15 minute conversation about speaking to judges/policy-makers
Michal Raucher and Christine Ryan
Conversation 2: 10-15 minute conversation about speaking to journalists
Shana Sippy with Kaplana Jain
Conversation 3: 10-15 minute conversation about working with religious communities
Wil Gafney and Amelia Fulbright
Conversation 4: 10-15 minute conversation about working with activists
Toni Bond and Marsha Jones