Wednesday, October 24
Jessica Valenti, “The Purity Myth”
Whitley Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Analyzing cultural stereotypes and media messages, Valenti reveals the overt and hidden ways society links a woman’s worth to her sexuality rather than to values like honesty, kindness and altruism. Valenti takes on issues ranging from abstinence-only education to pornography as well as the legal and social punishments that women who dare to have sex endure.
Admission is free.