Duration
55m 46s
Laurie Penny on Feminism (Melbourne Writers Festival 2015)
Laurie Penny calls boldly for a new and braver feminism. In her book Unspeakable Things, the cultural commentator and gender issues expert argues passionately for social justice and freedom in all its forms. This Talking Points session at the Melbourne Writers Festival 2015 sees her join Clementine Ford for a no-holds-barred discussion.
August, Melbourne 2015
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