Book Launch: "Sexed – A History of British Feminism"

This event will take place in London – venue TBC.

FiLiA is excited to host this evening event to mark the release of Susanna Rustin's debut book Sexed: A History of British Feminism.

Susanna Rustin is a social affairs journalist at The Guardian, and a former community councillor. 

Sexed is a radical retelling of the story of British feminism.

Starting in the revolutionary 1790s and ending in the present day, she introduces the 1830s radicals who demanded “LIBERTY FOR EVER!”, Victorian petitioners who expected to be dead before women won the vote, and rival camps of suffragists who embraced and rejected violence. She considers the contributions of the first female MPs, as well as activists including the Greenham peace protesters and the Black and Asian women’s groups of the 1970s and 1980s.

Her goal? To show how successive generations have fiercely contested what it means to be a woman, and why this matters. Biology on its own is not destiny. But this book argues that differences between male and female bodies have always been feminist issues. While gender is a useful concept, women cannot be supported by a politics that forgets that they, like men, are sexed.

Susanna will take part in a panel, chaired by journalist and broadcaster, Samira Ahmed, and they will be joined by Pragna Patel, Sally Alexander, Victoria Smith, Tonia Antoniazzi and Jane Clare Jones for a discussion about British feminism and their various perspectives and experiences.

The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. 

Pre-order your copy of Sexed when booking your ticket for collection upon arrival. Books will also be available to buy on the night at a price of £15.

Doors open at 6.30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start.

• £35 Ticket and book: includes copy of Sexed (RRP £20) 
  
• £20 Ticket only 
  

Access: the venue is fully accessible with lifts and toilets designed for wheelchair users.

If you need any help with registering or have any further questions about the event please contact: adminsupport@filia.org.uk 

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