This is one discussion of feminist theory you won't want to miss. At a time when we're still seeing repercussions from the #metoo movement, different takes of feminism often come to a head. Now two prominent scholars representing two very different takes on feminism are coming to Sydney. Self-proclaimed ‘bad feminist’ and New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist, Difficult Women and Hunger, Roxane Gay is sitting down with author, philosopher, and ‘factual feminist’ Christina Hoff Sommers for a discussion on modern feminism.
On Friday March 29, This is 42 is collaborating with the two at Sydney Town Hall, where they’ll square off in an intellectual debate.
Gay is known for her often deeply personal, no-holds-barred exploration of feminism. Meanwhile, Hoff Sommers’ work is renowned for her "equity feminism" stance fighting what she calls an “irrational hostility to men”.
Come for this in-depth thought-provoking discussion of feminism in the 21st century by two intellectual heavyweights. Among their topics of conversation are the division of domestic labour, the representation of feminism in the media, social inequality, violence against women and sexual harassment.
Roxane Gay and Christina Hoff Sommers: A Conversation About Feminism will run from 7.30pm at Sydney Town Hall and tickets start at $57 each.