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Hannah Warren

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Jul 29, 2011, 5:26:02 AM7/29/11
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This might be of interest to people in relation to the discussions about the Men's Network...

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From: Yvette Taylor <yvette...@newcastle.ac.uk>
Date: 26 July 2011 09:17
Subject: Gender Equality in the 21st Century 16-18 November 2011
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT:

GENDER EQUALITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY – CONFUSION TO CONSENSUS

16-18 NOVEMBER 2011, Cumberland Lodge, The Great Park, Windsor SL4 2HP

 

 

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:

The changes to men and women’s roles seen over the past sixty years have lead to a challenging paradox. While some argue that the lack of women in boardrooms and Parliament is evidence of continued discrimination against women, others argue that it is men, particularly white men, who are discriminated against in a newly ‘feminised’ world.

 

·         Should we be introducing gender quotas or does this disadvantage men and risk undermining the efforts of those who succeed?

·         Should systems be put in to place to create absolute equality, for example in relation to pensions and paternity leave, or should we work under the assumption that men and women are equal but different?

·         What are the implications of assuming that all men and all women face the same obstacles irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, ability or education?

·         Should we be concerned about the prevalence of sexual images of both men and women and the messages they convey?

 

This conference aims to bring together interested parties in order to discuss these issues and more, in order to help identify ways to turn this confusion into consensus.

 

 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Naomi Eisenstaedt, Former Director, Social Exclusion Task Force and Sure Start Unit

Yvonne Galligan, Professor of Comparative Politics and Director of the Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics, Queen's University, Belfast

Jen Lexmond, Senior Researcher, Demos

Katherine Rake OBE, Chief Executive, Family and Parenting Institute

Jessica Ringrose, Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Gender and Education Institute of Education, University of London

Sarah Veale, Head, Equality and Employment Rights Department, TUC

 

REGISTRATION:

Conference rates are inclusive of registration, accommodation in historic surroundings, and food from award-winning chefs. 

Standard Rate: £360  Charitable/Academic Rate: £240         Student Rate (shared accommodation): £85

 

Please distribute this information to interested colleagues, if appropriate to do so.

 

Many thanks,

Janis Reeves,

Conference Co-ordinator, Cumberland Lodge

 

 

 

Janis Reeves

Co-ordinator, Cumberland Lodge Conference Programme

A Forum for Creative Debate

Cumberland Lodge

The Great Park

Windsor

Berkshire SL4 2HP

 

Tel: 01784 497794

Fax: 01784 497799

www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk

 

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gender poster July 2011.pdf
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Rachel Beck

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Jul 29, 2011, 7:12:29 AM7/29/11
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Hi,

Just to highlight: this is in August, not November!!

Rachel Beck

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Rachel Beck

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Jul 29, 2011, 7:15:26 AM7/29/11
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Sorry!
Their flyer says August and registration form says November!!

Rachel Beck
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Perhaps we could use their points as topics for our own discussions.
Jackie
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