Direction? Structure?

I have been reading back over everyone's posts and trying to make comments. If anyone has advice for me please comment on my post!

I think one of the most helpful posts is Jennifer's:
http://contemporarybodyart.blogspot.com/2008/09/why-is-feminism-out-of-fashion-in.html


I also think Brooke brought up some very useful terminology in her post: http://contemporarybodyart.blogspot.com/2008/09/wearable-art-and-contemporary-feminist.html
Specifically, the fundamental ideas in the current feminist movement that she defines from S. Lacey's writings. I think these categories might also be a good way to structure our symposium.

I think in general we need to decide (or has it been decided?) Once and for all if we are discussing contemporary art and the body OR if we're discussing contemporary art and the body as it relates to current/recent feminist movements in art. Some of the earlier posts on this blog seem only about the former topic, I think because we hadn't fully decided on things, but then some of you guys talked to Dr. Ryan and decided on including the Feminism notion for sure? I personally think it a good idea to narrow the topic as much as possible without closing ourselves out due to time restraints, so if it hasn't already been decided for sure, I vote for the specificity of discussing issues of the body within a modern feminist context.

What does everyone else think about what's the best way to structure our discussion?

Also, I sent out an email about this, too, but did people meet on October 2nd, and I missed it? Or did the meeting never happen? If the latter, than can people meet after class this Thursday for a discussion of these topics?