"Feminism for the 21st Century," a conversation with WGSS alumna Jessica Valenti

Jessica Valenti will partake in "Feminism for the 21st Century," a conversation and Q&A at the Campus Center West Auditorium on UAlbany's uptown campus. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking in the State Quad Student Lot.

Jessica Valenti, a University at Albany graduate, is "One of the most successful and visible feminists of her generation” (The Washington Post). The UK Guardian named her one of the “Top 100 Inspiring Women in Writing and Academia,” and “the pioneering blogger whose online activism dragged feminism into the 21st century.”

A bestselling author, she earned her B.A. in 2001, double-majoring in Women’s Studies and English. Her many acclaimed books include Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World (2020), Sex Object: A Memoir (2016), Why Have Kids?: A New Mom Explores the Truth about Parenting and Happiness (2012), The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women (2009), Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Female Sexual Power & a World Without Rape (2008).

With generous support from the UAlbany Alumni Association and The Office of Health Promotion in association with Gender and Sexuality Month. Cosponsored by the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

When: Thursday, March 2, 7:30 PM
Where: Campus Center West Auditorium