Selling our bodies. At what cost?
PornographyProstitutionSurrogacyThese colossal, rapacious industries are based on using women as commoditiesThis is often justified as a woman's right to choose what she does with her body and that it is a private matter of no concern to anyone elseBut is this really true?
If she's been groomed by the culture from childhood to always put men's needs before her own, or is homeless, or a student or single mum struggling in poverty, how much of a free choice does she really have? And isn't it of public concern now we know that porn and buying sex are associated with men believing they're superior and entitled to sexual access to women - the very attitudes that underpin male violence against women and children - especially now we are in the midst of an epidemic of such male violence?
And what about surrogacy? Does paying someone to carry a child not suggest that a child is private property and not a unique member of the community to whom we all bear a responsibility? How is that affecting society? Is it really a private matter? Who are the winners and losers in such a system?
Come along to:
- Hear women with lived experience of the sex and surrogacy industries and other experts discussing how these industries work and their personal and social impacts- Participate in interactive workshops on a range of related themes- Discuss solutions and how we can be part of a movement for change
Speakers include survivors of prostitution and surrogacy and Reem AlsalemUnited Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences
Workshops and panel sessions include:
- Raising kids in a pornified world - What's wrong with surrogacy? - The sex industry: A conducive context for male violence? - Supporting women with experience of the sex industry - Navigating our porn-soaked world in relationships and beyond - Porn detox - A Small Collection of Innocuous Objects
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Prices: Standard ticket: GBP 15.00, Concessionary ticket: GBP 10.00, Super concessionary ticket: GBP 5.00, Solidarity ticket: GBP 25.00, Super solidarity ticket: GBP 40.00
Speaker: Reem AlsalemUnited Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences
Hotels near Central London
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The Trafalgar Hilton
This deluxe 4-star hotel is on Londons famous Trafalgar Square, just half a mile from Westminster. There is a roof-top bar with spectacular views of the Square..
Trafalgar Square Apartment
Trafalgar Square Apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation in London, 100 metres from Trafalgar Square. The property boasts views of the city and is 300 metres from Prince Of Wales Theatre. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Club Quarters, Trafalgar Square
Just off Trafalgar Square, Club Quarters has an elegant brasserie and boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi. The National Gallery and Nelsons Column are a 2-minute walk away..
Valet Apartments Whitehall
Valet Apartments Whitehall is situated in London, 200 metres from Trafalgar Square. Big Ben is 600 metres away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The Grand at Trafalgar
Just off Trafalgar Square, in Central London, this beautifully restored Victorian building houses a 4-star luxury hotel offering free Wi-Fi and elegant air-conditioned rooms..
Haymarket Hotel
In the heart of Londons theatre district, Haymarket Hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and is just next door to the Theatre Royal. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, gym, and a spa with a range of treatments..
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