"Is Reality TV Harmless? The Normalisation of Abusive Relationships on Screen"

"Is Reality TV Harmless? The Normalisation of Abusive Relationships on Screen" with Sophie Lennox

Summary:

Reality TV might be escapism, but what happens when we look closely at the messages it normalises? This talk from Everyone's Invited explores how reality TV can blur the line between drama, unhealthy relationships and abuse. From gaslighting to coercive control, we'll look at how harmful behaviours are packaged as entertainment and guilty pleasures, and how audiences respond to them. Delivered by self-confessed reality TV lovers, this is a shame-free space. Over a pint, we'll unpack the hard questions, explore how we can watch more critically, and start these conversations with the people around us.

Bio:

Sophie Lennox is the Head of External Affairs at Everyone's Invited. Everyone's Invited is a UK charity dedicated to exposing and eradicating rape culture. Over the past five years Sophie has been working in sexual violence prevention, working both directly in schools and more recently via campaigning and advocating for young people. Everyone's Invited has a community of over 53,000 survivors and reached 28 million people online last year.

Venue:

Camden Town  Brewery Beer Hall, NW5 3ED

Event Running Time:
(We recommend arriving early if you're eating at the venue!)
Doors from 7pm
Introduction: 7:25pm
Lecture: 7:30pm
Q&A: 8:10pm
Finish: 8:30pm

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