Trans Liberation & Diversity Journalism: Shon Faye
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"Presenter, writer, and intellectual heavyweight of the activism world Shon Faye is back in town to dissect the state of UK journalism with trademark wit and insight, in collaboration with media co-op The Bristol Cable."
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An event held at Strange Brew on Wednesday 6th December. The event starts at 19:00.
Join the Bristol Cable in welcoming the incredibly talented Shon Faye for an evening of discussion on trans liberation, mental health and diversity in journalism.
Two years on from the publication of The Transgender Issue, Shon Faye comes to Bristol to discuss what's changed since the book's release.
What are the biggest issues facing trans individuals in the UK?
How has UK politics influenced these?
What part does the media have to play in public perceptions of trans issues?
Join The Bristol Cable in welcoming Shon, in conversation with comedian June Tuesday.
There will also be a Q+A and an opportunity to buy copies of Shon's book, as well as other Queer works of non-fiction, thanks to Bookhaus.
Shon will be doing a book signing after the event.
Shon Faye is a writer, presenter and the author of the award-winning Sunday Times bestseller The Transgender Issue, which was first published in 2021 and has since been or is due to be published in seven languages. She also hosted the critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ history podcast, Call Me Mother. She is currently working on her second book, is a co-presenter on Novara Media’s news programme and writes an advice column at US Vogue.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Two years on from the publication of The Transgender Issue, Shon Faye comes to Bristol to discuss what's changed since the book's release.
What are the biggest issues facing trans individuals in the UK?
How has UK politics influenced these?
What part does the media have to play in public perceptions of trans issues?
Join The Bristol Cable in welcoming Shon, in conversation with comedian June Tuesday.
There will also be a Q+A and an opportunity to buy copies of Shon's book, as well as other Queer works of non-fiction, thanks to Bookhaus.
Shon will be doing a book signing after the event.
Shon Faye is a writer, presenter and the author of the award-winning Sunday Times bestseller The Transgender Issue, which was first published in 2021 and has since been or is due to be published in seven languages. She also hosted the critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ history podcast, Call Me Mother. She is currently working on her second book, is a co-presenter on Novara Media’s news programme and writes an advice column at US Vogue.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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