Women in the Digital Age – IWD talk by Joanne Harris 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm on 08/03/2016
Women in the Digital Age – IWD talk by Joanne Harris By: University of Huddersfield Feminist Society
In the modern day it is practically impossible to be offline. Everything is possible on the internet – from socialising to shopping, from business deals to concerts. As Tim Berners-Lee, the “father of the web”, said ‘the original idea of the web was that it should be a collaborative space where you can communicate through sharing information’. However virtual space has been difficult for women to negotiate, including online sexual harassment, personal attacks and death threats, of which Gamergate is just one example. On the flip side the internet has been utilised as a way for women across the world to connect and help each other. So what’s next? How do women exist in these spaces and how do they make a difference?
The University of Huddersfield Feminist Society presents Joanne Harris speaking on the topic of Women in the Digitial Age. There will be a drinks reception starting at 6:30pm, followed by a prompt 7pm start.
Donations on the day will be taken for the Pennine Domestic Violence Group, which supports people affected by domestic abuse and raises awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse.
Tickets here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-the-digital-age-iwd-talk-by-joanne-harris-tickets-21449055703