Challenges to sexual identities: global perspectives
Saturday 25th October 2014
Venue: Faculty of Law
Category: Talks & Classes
Price Info: Free, pre-book
Time Info: 3:00pm-4:30pm
What has caused the rise in extremism against gay people in some parts of the world? What drives tolerance and diversity? Speakers in this discussion include gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who will discuss the global picture for gay rights, how useful international campaigns are and whether globalisation can contribute to greater tolerance. Anthony Obidike from Justice for Gay Africans will talk about the issues facing gay people in some parts of Africa and how extremism can be countered. Dr Katherine Browne, a researcher at the University of Brighton, will discuss her award-winning work on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans lives in Brighton & Hove. Professor Susan Golombok, Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge, will talk about her research on new family forms.
This event is taking place as part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2014.
Pre-book online at www.festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk or by calling 01223 766766. Booking opens 22 September.
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