Feminist Accountability and Transformative Justice: Association for Feminist Ethics and Social Theory (FEAST) Conference

Feminist Accountability and Transformative Justice

Association for Feminist Ethics and Social Theory (FEAST) Conference 

October 16–19, 2025

Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, FL

ABOUT THE THEME: We are irrevocably implicated in systems of oppression we wish to dismantle. The impacts of those systems live with us and within us. In her 2018 book Feminist Accountability, Ann Russo writes: “Rather than inflicting shame and punishment, accountability calls us to take responsibility for our contribution to and/or complicity in the harms of systemic oppression” (19). Others have also theorized the practice of accountability as an alternative to carceral logic and as an integral part of practicing feminist solidarity (Razack 1998, Sharoni 1994). They suggest that accountability provides a better practice not only of solidarity, but also of community-building, communal healing, and transformative justice than models of power that propose a simplistic dichotomy between the oppressor and the oppressed. In light of these frameworks of accountability and transformative justice, how shall we, as feminists, rethink power and oppression today? What are the strengths and limitations of our practices of accountability in interpersonal and institutional settings? How can feminist scholars grapple with the tensions involved in bringing transformative justice and community accountability–forms of grassroots, abolitionist, wisdom developed by multiply-marginalized communities in activist communities–to academic settings? How may accountability serve as political practice? The 2025 FEAST conference interrogates such questions by reflecting on how feminist accountability works today and how those practices are tied to a political framework of transformative justice.

ABOUT FEAST: The Association for Feminist Ethics and Social Theory is a professional organization dedicated to promoting feminist ethical perspectives on philosophy, moral and political life, and public policy, while centering decolonized, intersectional, and interdisciplinary approaches.

PROGRAM: A live updating program is available here.

REGISTRATION: We have made every effort to keep costs as low as possible while providing a good conference experience for both online and in-person presenters. For in-person attendees, conference fee includes a hot and cold breakfast buffet with vegetarian options. All sessions are open to both in-person and online attendees, though we encourage in-person attendance for those with the means, to build solidarity and connections during a difficult time.

Registration link (reduced rate available until Oct. 6, 2025): https://www.pdcnet.org/wp/registrations/2025-feast

HOTEL INFORMATION AND LINK:

Hotel information is as follows:

• $194 per night plus taxes and fees (steeply discounted from their base rate of over $300); a refundable deposit (48-hours notice) of $194 is required to hold the room. Reserve by Sep. 23, 2025 for group rate.
• Rooms in our block are available for check-in as early as Wednesday, October 15, 2025 through check-out Monday, October 20, 2025.
• LOCATION: Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL, USA
• LINK FOR RESERVATIONS FOR OUR GROUP (FEAST 2025): https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1701291363960&key=GRP 
• For an accessible room, make a reservation online and call the hotel or email [email protected] to request the type of room needed. These rooms are available at the group rate.
• PHONE FOR RESERVATIONS: 1-727-595-1611. Be sure to mention FEAST 2025 for group rate.

TRANSPORTATION: The closest airport is St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Attendees will need to arrange for ground transportation from the airport to the hotel (12.5 miles or ~30 minutes). Options include local taxi service, shuttle service, and ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft. Inexpensive public transportation is available from the airport to a bus stop right outside the hotel, but it takes much longer.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 21.4 miles (~40 minutes) from Sheraton Sand Key.

ACCESSIBILITY: This conference has extensive measures in place to ensure it is accessible and welcoming for all potential participants. The conference will be held primarily in person, with virtual presentations on a case-by-case basis. Online attendees will be able to access all sessions of the conference.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort: Accessible hotel rooms are available with the following features:

•  Roll-in shower or bathtub with grab bars
•  Portable tub seats
•  Portable communications kits containing visual alarms & notification devices
•  Mobility-accessible doors with at least 32 inches of clear door width
•  TTY (Text Telephone Device)
•  Televisions with closed captioning

Bathrooms: Wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms will be available.

Hotel restaurants: There are two restaurants in the hotel as well as a poolside café and bar. Here is a link to the page that describes these options: https://www.sheratonsandkey.com/dining/

Conference Room Lighting: There will be LED bulbs in conference rooms where sessions will be held.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in Florida in October!

Alida Liberman and Fulden İbrahimhakkıoğlu, Program Committee Co-chairs