Her collection of essays, Bad Feminist, is universally considered the quintessential exploration of modern feminism. Words like “courage,” “humor,” and “smart” are frequently deployed when describing Roxane. With a deft eye on modern culture, she brilliantly critiques its ebb and flow with both wit and ferocity. Her work garners international acclaim for its reflective, no-holds-barred exploration of feminism and social criticism. The ABC sent this message to these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.Roxane Gay is an author and cultural critic whose writing is unmatched and widely revered.
Stan Grant and the Q+A panel discuss gender, progress and resilience against the backdrop of significant domestic and international events.įind out how to download your favourite app. Wendy McCarthy discusses the hurdles she faced simply trying to buy a new car as a woman in the 1960s. Wendy McCarthy on Buying a Car in the 1960s He says investigations into the incident must be independent of the police.īethany Langford asks why some people believe feminism disempowers men, and whether feminism is sometimes misunderstood as something that brings men down, when in fact it aims to build women up. Thomas Mayor says there is "genuine fear" in the community after an Aboriginal teenager was shot by police in Darwin last week. Labor MP and violent extremism expert Anne Aly is concerned Australia does not have a comprehensive system in place to monitor and reintegrate foreign fighters who return to Australia.
She'll be Q+A’s first international guest to join us live in the studio for quite some time - what will you ask her? Roxane Gay is a New York Times bestselling author, essayist, professor and commentator. Watch Q+A Thursday at 8.30pm on ABC TV, streamed live 8.30pm AEST on ABC iview or on our website. Scroll down to watch Thursday's toughest question asked by Bethany Langford, who wanted to know why modern feminism is often misunderstood as something that aims to disempower men. Please submit a question via our website by 9am Thursday for the chance to ask the panel. With a live performance from Chris Cheney
How would that impact our long term economic and national interests? Is it important for Governments to intervene or is there only so much they can do in the face of major events such as floods and the conflict in Ukraine?Īll this, plus the news of the week – join us for an important discussion. Some Coalition MPs and state Premiers are calling on the Federal Government to cut the fuel excise, which the Prime Minister is not ruling out. Which voices are being heard in the public domain? And how can we amplify the voices of those who are underrepresented?Īnother key election focus will be the rising cost of living. Our great reopening comes as Australians prepare to cast their votes at the upcoming Federal Election. Has it left a lasting impact on our international reputation? What are the challenges ahead for tourism, employment, and key business relationships? Do we need disrupters to bring fresh ideas to the fore after such a tumultuous period? With Australia’s borders finally open again, we’ll discuss the concept of “Fortress Australia”. Self-proclaimed ‘bad feminist’ and outspoken social commentator Roxane Gay has returned to Australia to speak at key events about feminism, race and giving a platform to emerging voices. This week on Q+A, join author and international cultural icon Roxane Gay and a panel of thinkers to discuss reopening, representation, politics and how to share the stage. Join author and international cultural icon Roxane Gay and a panel of thinkers to discuss reopening, representation, politics and how to share the stage.