New Topics New College-- Transforming Dominator Culture

"Transforming Dominator Culture: The Way to Peace"

Author, educator and social critic bell hooks has long been at the forefront of feminist and racial theory in America, arguing that personal transformation -- recovering ourselves by confronting the pain in our lives -- is fundamental to changing cultural attitudes, politics and society. bell hooks, educator-in-residence at New College, will reflect on how race and gender has changed over the course of her career, and the clash of cultural values that continue to define much of our political landscape

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New Topics is a collaboration of the New College Foundation and New College of Florida. This dynamic community series pairs prominent national speakers with New College faculty for stimulating discussions on relevant topics of our time. A reception follows each program and provides an opportunity to meet the speakers, students and faculty. Media sponsors are the Herald-Tribune Media Group and WEDU.

Tickets are $15 per single event, or $75 for the whole series.