How Men Can Support Feminism
September 14, 2013 10:45
Published:
September 08, 2013 11:34
by Men Supporting Feminism |
The City Gallery, 14a Long Row, Oriel Chambers Courtyard, Nottingham, NG1 2DH
Places:
Time: 10:45 to 15:30
Cost: No admission charge; you will need to pay for your food and drinks.
This event will focus on some of the themes of Nottingham Women’s Conference
* The objectification of women
*Violence against women and girls
* Women, power and poverty
(http://nottinghamwomensconference.wordpress.com/)
How Men Can Support Feminism – welcomes all genders of any nationality, race, sexuality, age, disability/ability and beliefs. However, we do not welcome sexism, racism, homophobia or other forms of abusive behaviour. The City Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible. We do not have funds for other accessibility equipment or interpreters, but will endeavour to do our best to find ways at supporting people where possible. We are organising this event without a budget and in a voluntary capacity, so appreciate any support you may be able to offer.
The day’s programme:
10:45 Time for a coffee/tea
11:00 Welcome and opening
11:15 – 12:00 Violence against women and girls
Facilitated by Damian Carnell, formerly of Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum,
this workshop will include some video footage and an activity to guide discussion about
why male violence against women and girls is so prevalent in society.
See White Ribbon Campaign: http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/
12:00 -13:00 Women, power and poverty
Guest speaker is Felicity Dowling, a long-time activist from Liverpool and a member of
Merseyside and Cheshire Woman Against the Cuts.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break at the City Gallery Café. Excellent food.
14:00 – 15:00 The Objectification of Women
This workshop will address whether or not consumer items aimed at both boys and men influence negative attitudes and abusive behaviour towards girls and women, and if so, what can be done about it. Bring along ‘lad mags’ or other examples of so called ‘lifestyle’ products/publications aimed at boys and men, (but not what is already classed as porn).
15:00 – 15:30 Assessment of the day, any follow-up actions and wrap-up.
Childcare will be available in a nearby facility for this event. Please contact Ben on 07816768773 or sliptheleash[at]riseup[dot]net before the event if this is something that you would like to make use of.
Contact email: sliptheleash[at]riseup[dot]net
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