CGED Knowledge Exchange Series

Screening of #Female Pleasure and Discussion on Women’s Rights

Speakers:

Ms. Anne Misselwitz (Cinematographer of #Female Pleasure)

Prof. Petula S.Y. Ho (Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU)

Prof. Mette Hjort (Chair Professor in Humanities, Dean of Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University)

Ms. Rachel Cartland (Board Member, The Women's Foundation)

Moderator:

Dr. Travis Kong (Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, HKU)

Speacial Guest:

DJ Gia (HKU alumna)

Date: March 8, 2019 (Friday)

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Venue: Studio 330, Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre, HKU

To celebrate the International Women's Day, the German documentary #Female Pleasure will be premiered at HKU, followed by a discussion on women's rights and a reception. The documentary portrays the lives of five courageous and self-determined women, breaking the silence imposed on them by their societies. The film will be followed by a discussion with experts on female sexuality, gender-based violence, consent, and the evolving equality of women in the workspace. The event will be followed by a reception with music by DJ Gia.

Co-presented by:

HKU Around the World

European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao

Equal Opportunity Unit, HKU

Women's Studies Research Centre, HKU

Committee on Gender Equality and Diversity, Faculty of Arts, HKU

CEDARS-General Education, HKU

Hong Kong Documentary Initiative, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, HKU

With the support of Goethe Institute and the China Women's Film Festival