Ladies of Leisure: A Visual Exploration of Women in Sport
- Location
- Sport and Exercise Sciences - Lecture Theatre 2 (Ground Floor) (Y14 on campus map)
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 March 2015 (12:00-14:00)
What is a woman in sport? Media exposure of the 2014 Women’s International football game at Wembley, Sport England’s ongoing pledge to persuade “more women to adopt lifelong sporting habits”, and consistent debate over the weight and image of female role models in public eye have all put ‘women in sport’ in the spotlight and contributed to the pressure to be active, and to look and feel good. But, where has this come from? Is it for every age group?
This illustrated talk, featuring early video footage of female Olympic participation through to magazine covers of active celebrities, will guide audiences through the sights and sounds of ‘ladies of leisure’. The talk will be followed by a discussion exploring impact and value of the current ‘women in sport’ movement.
Admission is free however places are limited so book to reserve your place.
Venue: Sport and Exercise Sciences, Lecture Theatre 2, Ground Floor (Y14 on campus map)
This event is presented as part of the University of Birmingham's Arts & Science Festival (16-22 March 2015), a week-long celebration of ideas, research and collaboration across campus.