Jude Kelly CEO and Founder of The WOW Foundation and Elly Andriopoulou Managing Director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center talk to us about the WOW Festival, its impact, how the idea for WOW Athens was born as well as the challenges but also the opportunities of today’s world.
Saturday 01/04, 12.30 Lighthouse
From language to gender representations, sexism is ever-present. Our screens are a mirror of society. Entrenched stereotypical perceptions are replicated by both social media and the mass media, the latter having an even more dangerous effect because they “normalize” beliefs and notions that ought to be marginalized.
Saturday 01/04, 13.30 Lighthouse
We whisper. We hide. We are ashamed. About our period, our orgasm, our menopause. And yet, it is essential that we speak up and speak out: for the sexual education of our children, for our bodies and their right to pleasure, self-determination and health. At any age.
Saturday 01/04, 13.30 NLG Book Castle
Every day, it feels like we wake up to something new to respond to, a new urgent conversation to have, a new set of injustices to carry and solutions to come up with together.
With the international news agenda changing at such rapid speed, we come to respond to recent happenings that affect us, gender equality and societies around the world.
Saturday 01/04, 16.00 Lighthouse
What is the legacy of the Greek #metoo? How have survivors of rape and sexual violence been treated in courtrooms? Has the increased scale of punishment contributed to justice being served? The discussion will examine whether there has been some degree of vindication for the victims, or whether other forms of transformative justice are necessary.
Saturday 01/04, 18.00 Lighthouse
At a time when motherhood is changing, as women themselves are changing, severing ties with stereotypes of the past and traditional roles; at a time when we women can increasingly be what we really want to be, it is high time we addressed questions that will help shape the future.
Saturday 01/04, 18.30 NLG Book Castle
Why is it that so few women are, or seek to be, in policy-making positions in Greece? How does this affect our country? What are the implications for future generations? Greek society is full of stereotypes holding women back. And yet, there are ways to overturn these stereotypes.
Sunday 02/04, 11.00 Lighthouse
Can women dunk into a basketball hoop that is in line with men’s bodies? Why should a woman opt for rhythmic gymnastics if she’d rather play football? Why is women’s volleyball seen as just sexy? In our discussion about gender stereotypes in sports, we are overcoming obstacles and opening the way to every sport for every woman. We talk about pay inequality, sexual harassment, the shortage of women coaches and women in decision-making positions.
Sunday 02/04, 13.30 Lighthouse
Women’s looks is an issue that is disguised as a matter of aesthetics; in fact, however, it is a deeply political issue. Any woman who does not meet the “beauty” standards, whether willingly or unwillingly, is penalized by social restrictions and/or professional exclusion.
Sunday 02/04, 15.30 Lighthouse
The music industry has consistently been producing social stereotypes, highlighting them and rewarding them. Currently, trap music is bringing to the fore the type of sexist lyrics that were present, but went unnoticed, for decades even in “art music,” in more “melodic” songs, or even in children’s songs. The well-established representation of women in video clips; the so-called “manly” songs; the age limit for performers — all this and much more will spark a “musical” conversation among 3 generations of creators, performers, DJs, and writers.
Sunday 02/04, 18.00 Lighthouse
Creativity is the central pivot of identity development and women’s empowerment.
But what is actually happening in the highly competitive arts sector?
Woman-creator? Low inclusion rates and stereotypes justify the question mark in the title.
Sunday 02/04, 18.30 NLG Book Castle
From home to the workplace, society revolves around the “invisible work” overwhelmingly carried out by women, and quite often immigrant women. How does the feminization of caregiving contribute to this, whereby “caregiving” is usually a task “not paid for with money, but with love,” thus entrapping the caregivers?
Monday 03/04, 10.00 Lighthouse
Let’s talk about money, shall we? Let’s do so because, apparently, women do not do so as often as they should; hence, we do not have a clear picture and control of our finances. What is the root cause of the gender gap in managing our personal finances, and how can it be eliminated? Why is financial empowerment an important aspect of gender equality? How can it be achieved?
Monday 03/04, 12.00 Lighthouse
What do we mean when we talk about women entrepreneurship? What are the obstacles and challenges shared by all women who do business in Greece, regardless of experience, age or other characteristics? What skills do I need to set up my own business, and what is the deal with the gender finance gap?
Monday 03/04, 14.00 Lighthouse
Women presidents, CEOs, heads of companies or departments: stereotypes are collapsing and women are attaining leadership positions in the corporate world, without having to sacrifice personal life goals. The means, the challenges, the crucial decisions and the exciting new reality for young women who are at long last “able to be what they see.”
Monday 03/04, 16.00 Lighthouse
