Sydney Writers' Festival @ Parkes Library: Girl on Girl

How pop culture turned a generation of women against themselves

Despite decades of progress, the gains of the feminist movement feel more fragile than ever. Exploring pop culture from the early 90s to now, Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist Sophie Gilbert takes a microscope to it all – from Madonna, the Spice Girls, Kate Moss and Britney Spears, to Myspace and the #Girlboss era – uncovering how every form of media has shaped and warped women’s relationships with themselves and with other women.

Are we doomed to never progress? Or can we fight back? Reckon with how pop culture has defined us in this essential discussion. In conversation with Yumi Stynes.

NB: This is a free, virtual event at Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre. A minimum of six attendees is required for event to run.