The University Center for the Study of Women in Society will show the film: “The Purity Myth: The Virginity Movement’s War Against Women” in 177 Lawrence Hall on Oct. 3, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. @@http://csws.uoregon.edu/@@
This event will begin its 2012-13 film series. A moderated discussion will follow the screening.
The film is based of Jessica Valenti’s book, “The Purity Myth: How America’s Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women.” @@http://jessicavalenti.com/books/the-purity-myth/@@
This event will feature history Professor April Haynes, political science Professor Priscilla Yamin, journalism Professor Peter Laufer and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon chair Kamala Shugar. @@http://csws.uoregon.edu/?p=14295#more-14295@@ @@http://uoregon.edu/findpeople/person/peter*laufer@@ @@http://uoregon.edu/findpeople/person/Priscilla*Yamin@@ @@http://uoregon.edu/findpeople/person/April*Haynes@@
To attend this free public event, RVSP to [email protected].
