The program will commence with a brief lecture on feminism within the context of Islam. The speech will analyze Western conceptions of feminism and gender roles and their counterparts in Islam. The audience will then have the opportunity to engage in interactive dialogue with the speaker as well as fellow participants. Following the lecture, there will be a short break with refreshments. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and discuss relevant issues about gender and Islam. To conclude the program, a spoken word artist will address common stereotypes and dispel misconceptions of feminism in Islam through art and performance.