Central Queenslanders have the chance to hear from one of the most controversial social commentators of the past 40 years – Germaine Greer.

The distinguished academic and author of ‘The Female Eunuch’ will address a Women in Research (WIR) luncheon seminar at Central Queensland University Rockhampton from Noon on Friday, October 15.

The seminar will also be videoconferenced to audiences at CQU campuses in Mackay, Gladstone and Bundaberg.

WIR president Dr Lorna Moxham said Professor Greer would talk about ‘Women at work: All work and no promotion’ and would also take questions on wide-ranging topics afterwards.

Details are available via 4930 6934 (Rockhampton), 4150 7136 (Bundaberg), 4970 7392 (Gladstone) and 4940 7577 (Mackay).

Dr Moxham said Professor Greer had always been controversial, but she had also been influential and thought-provoking.

“This is the chance for regional Queenslanders to hear from one of the most quoted international commentators,” Dr Moxham said.

“Germaine’s work in the 1960s is still resonating in social change almost four decades later.”.

‘The Female Eunuch’ remains one of the most influential texts of the feminist movement. Since its publication in 1969, Professor Greer has had a distinguished academic career. She makes regular appearances in print and other media as a broadcaster, journalist, columist and reviewer.

Sponsors include CQU, CQU Equity & Diversity, the National Tertiary Education Union (CQU branch), Zonta International and Member for Capricornia Kirsten Livermore.

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