This evening Korjaamo had an event around the theme with discussions, music, performance, threatre and visual arts. Amnesty International was also present with actual campaign Irtisanoudu naisiin kohdistuvasta väkivallasta (ie. Resign from violence against women).
There was panel discussion with three authors Katja Kettu, Anja Snellman and Johanna Sinisalo. The panelists had prominent viewpoints about sexual harassment and subjection as well as gender roles in today's society.
Discussed topics were interesting, like how sexual violence is described in entertainment. In a way sexual violence belongs to thrillers, detective stories and so to entertainment. But how having to face these kind of scenes constantly when watching TV series and films or reading books will effect to victims. Something to think about and there is also a new book looking into this called Rape in Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy and Beyond.
Anja Snellman and Johanna Sinisalo, who are both born in 1950's, stated that today's sexual ambiance is to a certain extent much more conservative than in 70's, although the society is very sexualized. So there is still puritanism around certain issues, especially when women talk about sexuality.
And one really interesting topic was, how the children are pushed towards gender roles by media and marketing, the latest example being Tiimari's advertising for childrens birthday party decorations for boys and girls (after all critisism they have now changed the themes to "fairytales, adventures and hobbies" instead of "boys, girls and common"). Children's gender roles were also present in Heidi Lunabba's photo exhibitions Twins at The Finnish Museum Of Photography last year.
I have yet not read Pimppini on valloillaan, but I bought it today as the money went to Rape Crisis Center and I will add to my long to-read list.
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