Carl Brandon Society

Guide to oppressions & intersections in SF
Basics: Classism Racism Nationalism, colonialism, xenophobia Religious intolerance Antisemitism Sexism Homophobia & heterosexism Size & beauty standards Disability & ableism Ageism
Manifestations: Institutionalized, systemic, structural Unconscious Conscious Internalized Power relations
Responses: Activism: Antiracism, feminism, etc. Consciousness-raising Redress & affirmative action Diversity & representation
SFnal treatments: Race and feminist SF Race-and-gender stereotypes in SF
See also: Women of color in SF Queer women in SF Women Make SF
About the GOI

The Carl Brandon Society (aka CBS) is an organization dedicated to addressing representation of people of color in SF.

The Carl Brandon Society began from conversations at WisCon 23 in 1997 and continues to have strong ties with the Secret Feminist Cabal, WisCon, Feminist SF, and the Tiptree Awards ...

Mission

"The Carl Brandon Society is dedicated to addressing the representation of people of color in the fantastical genres such as science fiction, fantasy and horror. We aim to foster dialogue about issues of race, ethnicity and culture, raise awareness both inside and outside the fantastical fiction communities, promote inclusivity in publication/production, and celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in science fiction, fantasy and horror."

Activities

The CBS sponsors a number of activities, including:

• discussion forums (a blog and a electronic mailing list)
• awards, including the Parallax Award and the Kindred Award
• the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship to a Clarion workshop
• surveys and reading lists, including
  • CBS American Indian Heritage Month Reading List
  • CBS Black History Month Reading List
  • CBS Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading List
  • CBS Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List

See also

• Carl Brandon

External links

• http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2006/05/17/carl-brandon-society-awards/
• Official website at carlbrandon.org

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