As usual, there are a number of free lectures coming up that I am attending or am considering attending Let me know if you’re interested in any of the following so we can meet up:
“Men, Women, Sex and Violence”
Dr. Jackson Katz
Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Neville Scarf Building
“In this multimedia lecture internationally renowned author and educator Dr. Jackson Katz explores some of the ways that social norms in male culture contribute to sexual and domestic violence, and suggests strategies to enlist men in the fight against all forms of men’s violence toward women. Topics covered include male peer cultures in schools and colleges, violence by men against other men, men’s uses of pornography, prostitution and stripping, sexism in the sports culture and the military, the many intersections between racism and sexism, and the role of homophobia in all-male groups. Katz uses entertaining and disturbing clips from his award-winning videos, including Tough Guise, to accentuate the importance of understanding – and changing – the cultural environment that condones or promotes sexism and violence.”
Edit Jan. 24th, 2012: This was so awesome. I really appreciated the way in which Katz was willing to make compromises, working alongside traditionally patriarchal institutions (like the army and professional sports teams), to really make a difference. When feminist communities asks themselves why their ideas don’t go mainstream, I’m afraid to say that at least a small part of it must be our own fault in terms of accessibility; there’s a whole new language to learn, vitriolic speech can turn people off (unleashed a little bit last night when discussing the legal issues of prostitution), and so on in terms of insular characteristics ….
“Practical Wisdom: The Right Way To Do the Right Thing”
Professor Ken Sharpe
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 8:15 p.m., Lecture Hall No. 2, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre
“An expert on foreign policy, Latin American politics, and U.S. drug enforcement policies, Professor Sharpe is the author of The Paradox of Choice and co-author of Drug War Politics: The Price of Denial which examines the ineffectiveness of America’s punitive narcotics policy and calls instead for a public-health approach that aims to reduce demand for drugs. He has written several books analyzing, among other issues, the political economy of the Mexican auto industry, the relationship between U.S. foreign policy and constitutional democracy, and the imperial presidency. His most recent work,Practical Wisdom, co-authored with Professor Barry Schwartz, proposes a better way to make personal and social decisions. He received his M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Ph.D. from Yale University.”
“Orgasm Inc: Free Screening at UBC”- RSVP Required @ OrgasmIncScreening@gmail.com
Followed by a panel:
Dr. Lori Brotto (UBC Department of OB/GYN)
Dr. Jeannie Shoveller (UBC School of Population and Public Health), and
Dr. Thea Cacchioni (UVIC Department of Women’s Studies)
moderated by Dr. Joy Johnson (CIHR Institute of Gender and Health)
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm) at Royal Bank Cinema UBC (part of the Chan centre)
miriam
I was looking up where to learn French in Vancouver and came across these monthly Philosophy Cafe sessions held at the French Cultural Centre on West 7th, and thought of you. Did you know they had those?
Sweet, I’ve definitely heard of the Philosopher Cafes around town but not in French (and it’s free!) Thanks for letting me know, I’ll have to go sometime. *Bookmarked*