Expert Speaker on Feminist topics:
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Feminist Parenting
As a mum of both a boy and a girl, children's author and passionate about growing the next generation I am huge believer in the impact of awareness to make small tweaks that can make a huge difference.
Topics covered:
Nature or nurture? A quick introduction of neuroplasticity.
What are gender stereotypes and what are their consequences?
A critical look at books, tv, toys, clothes etc and their role in perpetuating the stereotypes.
The consequences for all genders in our present and future.
Tools and techniques as parents and educators to overcome it.
Bias At Work
We have made huge progress towards equality but unconscious bias still plays a role in the way we recruit and develop professionals, translating in a loss of value for people and companies. By not developing diverse teams with difference opinions and thoughts companies are missing out a huge opportunity to become not only a better workplace but also more profitable.
Topics covered:
Examples of unconscious bias, the effect it has and what we can do about it;
Exploring how it happens from an early age; and how they affect our decisions and outcomes.
The reality of the problem and the science and the studies behind it.
The responsibility as a company. Why it matters? How we benefit from equality.
Sponsorship, mentoring and other tools to move towards a more fair, diverse and equitable reality.
Unlearning What We Know
I have done a lot of research through my own personal journey and as an author. From the history of feminism to a much more specific approach to the link between feminism and the topic you want to cover I can provide a thought-provoking angle that works for you:
Examples:
Exploring what feminism is, why it is needed and why we think we don’t need it;
A quick story of feminism (the different waves);
What is patriarchy? What is privilege? and why are we so uncomfortable with these terms?
How feminism affects boys and men;
How feminism affects girls and women;
Tools and ideas to bring a feminist lens to our day to day!
“Virginia was instrumental in our successful DiveIn event for He, she, they; together championing for change. From her engaging session to moderating an insightful panel discussion. We couldn’t recommend Virginia more and we look forward to working again with Virginia in the future“
— Jane Harley, Gender Inclusion Network (GIN) Co-chair.
“Virginia is a natural communicator, she is engaging and thought-provoking. She is really personable and relatable and it will be impossible to watch tv, buy books or go shopping for my kids without her words resonating in my head. “
— Sarah Brady, feedback from the Human Rights Festival talk.