Since we had such a fantastic discussion at C2E2, we're bringing our panel to Chicago Comic Con! The goals of the panel remain the same. We'll demystify the spectre of the “fake geek girl” that’s been haunting geek culture; address how the “fake geek girl” issue connected to strains of gate-keeping and sexism in geek culture; answer the question of if “fake geek girls” really exist and if so, does it even really matter; talk about why there is a perception that they are invading geek spaces; and ask who gets to define what makes one a “real geek” anyway?
The panel will include a moderated discussion among the panelists, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
While we’ll be revisiting some of the ground we covered in C2E2, we’ll also be pushing the discussion further, because this is an on-going dialog. We’re extremely exited to be bringing this panel to a venue like Chicago Comic Con!
Most of the original panelists will be returning for this edition: Carlye Frank will once again be our moderator, and the panel will consist of Erin Tipton, Laura Koroski,Dawn Xiana Moon, Michi Trota, and introducing gamer & writer, Kate Lansky.
If you’d like to familiarize yourself with the kind of panel we’ll be running, please check out the following links:
Pre-C2E2 panel interview on the Chicago Nerd Social Club podcast.
Fantastic write-up by BonnieBeth at Mad Art Lab
We have no idea how big the room is, so given the strength of the response we had at the C2E2 panel, it’s highly advised to show up early. Hopefully we’ll be able to record this panel as well, but it’s not guaranteed. Hope you can join us!
Also, in case you're wondering, Chicago Comic Con & Wizard World do have a harassment policy, listed on their Con FAQ page.
