The F-word: has the battle been won or do we still need feminism

December’s Salon event sees the team asking ‘The F-word: has the battle been won or do we still need feminism?’

Is the battle won? Or has it just changed?

Nobody doubts that there is a place in our society for feminism, but with bra-burning being a thing of the past – what is it’s role in our modern lifestyle? Two speakers are presenting us with their viewpoints.

The first speaker, Valerie Bryson (professor of politics, school of human and health sciences, University of Huddersfield) will be considering whether we have come far enough, and that addressing feminist questions is increasingly urgent for our society.

The other speaker, Alan White (professor of Men’s Health, Leeds Metropolitan University) asks why there is no male equivalent, and considers how feminism shapes a man's view of the world.

Date: Tuesday, 9th December
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Tickets: £5.00

Price includes soup and a sandwich, mulled wine and mince pies.

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Grass Roots or Gala Performance: Where should the arts spend be going?

Tuesday, 11th November 2008 - Grass Roots or Gala Performance: Where should the arts spend be going?

Join us for what may well be our most provocative Salon yet, as we ask ‘Grass Roots or Gala Performance: Where should the arts spend be going?’

In an evening that promises to deliver a few fireworks of its own, Franco Bianchini, Professor of Cultural Policy & Planning Faculty of Arts & Society, Leeds Metropolitan University of Leeds, and Andrew McGill, Head of Arts and Events at Leeds City Council, will be discussing the role of culture in the new financial climate; how culture can be co-opted for political ends, about the nature of spectacle and its role in engaging the public, and whether money is better spent on grassroots and infrastructure development or big spectacles and performances.

With the Festival of Light coming up in Huddersfield, we think that this will be a lively debate for all! Everyone’s welcome – the evening should be of interest to anyone with something to say about how our arts spend is delivered. Come along and have your say!

Speakers:

Franco Bianchini
Profesor of Cultural Policy & Planning Faculty of Arts & Society
Leeds Metropolitan University

Andrew McGill
Head of Arts and Events
Leeds City Council

Event details

Venue: Cafe Ollo, The Media Centre
7 Northumberland St, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Tickets: £5 available form The Media Centre reception or telephone 01484 483 000 ( price includes soup and a sandwich)

www.the-media-centre.co.uk