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Patriarchy, Privilege and Power - Medical Misogyny

A partnership event with Geelong Women's Union Network
2023-05-04 18:00:00 2023-05-04 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Patriarchy, Privilege and Power - Medical Misogyny A panel discussion aimed at analysing our male-designed health system, and the difficulties and gaps that can arise for women when navigating that system. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Thursday, May 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-04 18:00:00 2023-05-04 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Patriarchy, Privilege and Power - Medical Misogyny A panel discussion aimed at analysing our male-designed health system, and the difficulties and gaps that can arise for women when navigating that system. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

A panel discussion aimed at analysing our male-designed health system, and the difficulties and gaps that can arise for women when navigating that system.

Panellists:

Hon Ged Kearney, MP - Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care (pictured here)

Dr. Elizabeth McLindon - background in Social Work and Psychology and Research Fellow.

Rochelle Hamilton – Reproductive and sexual health. Currently undertaking a PhD in Public Health.

MC:

Adele Welsh - ASU delegate and GWUN co-convenor.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

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