At the event, which attracted significant interest from participants, the concepts of body, identity, gender, desire, power relations, and resistance were discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective. The academicians emphasized that the body is not only a biological entity but also a field shaped by social, cultural, and political meanings. Throughout the event, comprehensive evaluations were made regarding how individuals’ perceptions of the body are constructed through media, social norms, and cultural codes.
The speakers particularly addressed the historical transformation of body politics within the framework of gender studies, the relationship between the body and mechanisms of control in modern societies, and forms of individual resistance. Examples related to media representations, perceptions of beauty, identity performances, and resistance strategies developed by individuals against social pressures were also shared during the event.
The students stated that, thanks to the event, they had the opportunity to gain different academic perspectives in the fields of gender studies, body politics, and cultural studies. At the end of the program, the participants expressed that the event was highly productive both intellectually and academically and thanked the academicians who contributed to the organization.