Panel discussion: Images of Women in Pop Culture

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Panel discussion: Images of Women in Pop Culture
The National Organization for Women-New York City, Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, and City Councilwoman Gale Brewer are hosting an exciting panel discussion on images of women in pop culture. The event will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Distinguished panelists from a variety of disciplines will be discussing the pervasive nature of our media-driven culture, how women are portrayed in the media and pop culture, and how to promote positive images of women. In addition, we will be screening highlights of author and filmmaker Jean Kilbourne�s award-winning documentary �Killing Us Softly,� which focuses on the portrayal of women in advertisements.
Speakers

Julia Barry, musician, writer, and creator/director: �In Her Image: Producing Womanhood in America�

Ayana Byrd, writer, co-editor: Naked: Black Women Bare All About Their Hair, Skin, Hips, Lips, and Other Parts

Catherine Orenstein, award�winning author: Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality & the Evolution of a Fairy Tale, journalist: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Tikkun and Ms. Magazine

Pamela Paul, author: PORNIFIED: How Pornography is Transforming Our Lives, Our Relationships and Our Families, journalist: Psychology Today, Time, Self, Marie Claire, Ladies� Home Journal, and The New York Times Book Review

Wendy Shanker, author: The Fat Girl�s Guide to Life, comedian, spokesperson: Love Your Body Campaign

Akiba Solomon, award-winning advocacy journalist, columnist, and editor, co-editor: Naked: Black Women Bare All About Their Hair, Skin, Hips, Lips, and Other Parts

When

Thursday, October 20th � 6:30 PM

Where

City Hall (City Council Chamber)

Subways: 4,5,6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, N/R to City Hall, 2,3 to Park Place
Free!

For more information visit www.nownyc.org or call 212-627-9895