Launch of 'Trigger Warning: My Lesbian Feminist Life' by Sheila Jeffreys

Trigger Warning: My Lesbian Feminist Life is both an engaging autobiography and a fascinating account of feminist history. From the heady days of the Women’s Liberation Movement through to the backlash against radical feminism as neoliberal laissez-faire attitudes took hold. Fast forward to the current re-examination of feminism in light of the #MeToo movement and an emerging new wave of radical feminism.

Also in conversation with:
Linda Ann Bellos OBE is a British businesswoman, radical feminist and gay-rights activist.
Dr Renate Klein is a Swiss-Australian biologist and social scientist. Spinifex Press was established in March 1991 by Susan Hawthorne and Renate Klein.

[laurenlevey]

“We have to eroticize equality.” This was a great idea in the 70s, and still is. Thank you for personalizing women’s liberation! Sharing!

[halestorm]

I didnt get taught anything about feminism when I was young so I basically grew up with an anger issue and I didnt even realise why I was feeling so angry, yes it all makes sense now

[mouse_kaguya]

Sheila, as a young feminist, I can’t thank you enough for what you do! Also, it’s as much of a pleasure to hear you presenting, as it is to read your books! I enjoyed the whole discussion so much, it was very educational and truly inspiring.

[katespellxx]

That was such a treat! Thank you so much for recording and sharing with those of us who were not able to attend at the time. Ordered my copy today, can't wait to read it!

[maridanez]

I’m enjoying the book immensely.

Yes, Linda, that’s exactly what I’ve been thinking while reading it! We should restart a WLB in every country in the world!!!

[abouvier]

Has anyone written a biography of Mary Daly? Too bad she never got around to writing an autobiography.

[BlackThyme]

I did a mini memoir yesterday published on Facebook🙂 of course prefaced by a trigger warning which I should’ve linked to your book

[katewilliamson]

"advanced and politically difficult for my age" SJ
What a thoughtful and brilliant child.

[beatrixkiddvideo]

Great discussion! There were many books apart from “Trigger Warning” (which I’ve added to my reading list) mentioned as recommendations. Could you please post the names of all the books and authors (recommended reading) in the description box so that we can find them?

[nonenone]

Maya Angelou once said that long after people forget what you said, what you've done...they remember how you made them feel.
Listening to this, and reading Jeffreys, makes me feel sane again in an insane world.

[zhouan]

Reading, enjoyed the broadcasts the other day.

[jamdeenbeats]

why these guys have high pitch voice? i am italian sorry