The Humanities & Sciences Department (H&S), the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL), and The ArtCenter Library, are excited to announce a collaborative Book Club open to all students, staff, and faculty!

We invite you to join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:30PM–1:30PM at the ArtCenter Library or via Zoom for the launch of our upcoming reading and discussion series. Together, we will be exploring the book:

The Threat: Why Digital Capitalism is Sexist and How to Resist by Dr. Lilia Giugni

This book club will meet weekly (in-person and via Zoom) to discuss one chapter at a time, creating space for rich dialogue and shared reflection around pressing issues at the intersections of technology, power, gender, and society.

• Start Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Time: 12:30pm–1:30pm
• In-person location: ArtCenter Library, Room 270 | Hillside
• Via Zoom: Find the link on Inside ArtCenter Master Calendar
• Who Can Join: All students, faculty, and staff are welcome
• Book Access: The book is available for purchase at the Student Store. A single copy is also available for borrowing at the ArtCenter Library.

Weekly Book Discussion Schedule

Each week, we will meet on Thursdays from 12:30pm–1:30pm:

• October 2 – Introduction & Chapter 1 | Digital revolution and vicious circles & Patriarchy 4.0
• October 9 – Chapter 2 | Algorithmic injustices
• October 16 – Chapter 3 | The bodies behind the screen
• October 23 – Chapter 4 | Technology, patriarchy and capitalism & The cyber rape market
• October 30 – Chapter 5 | The labour behind the clicks
• November 6 – Chapter 6 | The women's pandemic
• November 13 – Chapter 7 | The politics of the digital revolution
• November 20 – Chapter 8 | What is to be done? & Stealing the master's tools
• December 34 – Chapter 9 & Conclusions | Ten ways to reform and resist & In defence of (feminist) utopias
• December 11 – Final Discussion with the author (via Zoom)

(Note: No meeting on November 27 during Thanksgiving week.)

Content Note

Please be aware that this book and our discussions may cover sensitive themes, including sexism, discrimination, structural inequities, and sexual violence. Some readers may find these topics triggering. We encourage participants to care for their wellbeing and step away if needed during discussions. Support resources will be shared for those who may want them.

We hope you’ll join us in this interdisciplinary exploration and meaningful dialogue!