Power and Equity: Sexism in Ceramics

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Sexism and misogyny in the field of ceramics are discussed from different points of view with the goal of providing concrete information for change. Art historian, Jenni Sorkin, provides an overview of how "bro culture" within ceramics emerged out of the GI bill and into academia. Attorney, Dana Lossia, makes legal analyses of hypothetical case studies based on actual stories that were submitted to the panel. Artists, Ayumi Horie and Sunshine Cobb, discuss personal and organizational accountability together with offering checklists for personal well-being and organizational health.

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