Workshops

This page provides information about the workshops at Feminism in London 2008.

This page provides information about the workshops that were held at Feminism in London 2008.

What’s wrong with pornography?

Facilitated by Anti-Porn London

A discussion of what pornography is, how it harms women (and men) and what we as individuals can do to resist it.

Masculinities in ‘peace’ and war: what’s the connection?

Facilitated by Professor Cynthia Cockburn

Worldwide there are many feminist organizations and networks of women opposing militarism and war. Their gender analysis often sees a continuum in which male violence links war-time and so-called peacetime. Some women say “Don’t talk to me about war! Everyday life is a battleground!”

Media training

Facilitated by Rebecca Morden of Scary Little Girls Productions

A media workshop with practical advice about setting the agenda in radio and television interviews and using the media effectively. It will cover media techniques, voice and body language and message setting and will be really useful for any participants wanting to raise awareness of their campaign through the media.

Objectification: What’s It To You?

Facilitated by Wendy Richardson of Springboard Arts

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill: A briefing

Facilitated by Abortion Rights

A workshop looking at abortion, why it is an important issue for feminists and the implications of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill that is currently passing through Parliament.

Women and the UK asylum system

Facilitated by Women Asylum Seekers Together

Feminism and Climate Change

Facilitated by Elizabeth Carola

A workshop exploring the relationship between climate change and feminism and the gender repurcussions of ecocide.

SMILE! they say. It may never happen. Only in this case, unfortunately, it already is. Capitalist patriarchy is trashing our planetary home. Ecosystems are breaking down, the melting polar ice is headed our way for a (projected) 4 years of ice age before the heat sets in, there will be massive famine, half of london might be under water and we’re doomed (at least those of us not the rich white men who control the means of production).  UNLESS.

Many are beginning the process of radically rethinking the way we will live, structure our society, defend ourselves, grow our food, etc. Survive the upheaval caused by climate change. And how this change is likely to affect us as women. Come join the discussion…