It's about combining original work with intense stage presence. Because much of the poetry is politically motivated, the acceptance of feminist work is prominent. With this in mind, one can say that feminist slam poetry may in fact be postmodern. Because slam poetry is vocal, contextual and visual, these aspects add to the performance. If a poet can espouse her beliefs or perform a role outside of his socialized self, the poet can transcend the boundaries of socialized roles through her performance.
Many cities have teams or organizations that sponsor slams either weekly, bi weekly or monthly.
To find out more, check out the links that I've provided. They offer geographical contacts for you. Recently, two films have been made that illustrate different aspects of slam. The first is a documentary entitled Slam Nation the second, a film called Slam . The former looks at the 1996 Nationals held in Portland and the teams that made it to the finals.