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“Flyer for the Women’s Resources Center Book Club. Large purple text at the top reads ‘BOOK CLUB.’ Below it, yellow text says ‘Limited free copies available. Register to reserve your copy.’ On the left is the book cover of The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates, featuring an illustrated close-up of a woman’s face with a green eye. On the right, text reads: ‘Join us as we explore the intersections of AI, technology, and misogyny.’ Discussion dates and times: Discussion #1 – 1/30, 4–5 PM; Discussion #2 – 3/9, 1–2 PM; Discussion #3 – 4/10, 12–1 PM. Text at the bottom says ‘Register here: go.illinois.edu/wrcnewsexism.’ Footer notes that the program is open to all eligible persons and includes the University of Illinois Student Affairs logo.”

"The New Age of Sexism" Book Club

Event Type
Other
Sponsor
Women's Resources Center
Location
Women's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820
Date
Apr 10, 2026   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
Contact
Nora Peterson
E-Mail
nepeters@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
Women's Resources Center

Join the WRC for a BOLD discussion on the intersections of Artificial Intelligence, technology, and misogyny using the newly published text, "The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny." 

A variety of discussion dates are being offered throughout the semester. Participants are welcome to attend 1, some or all of the discussions, based on their interest & availability.

  • Friday, January 30th, 4 -5 PM @ WRC *part of Stalking Awareness Month*
    Ch 1: The New Age of Slut-Shaming: Deepfakes 
    Ch 5: The New Age of Coercive Control: Image-Based Sexual Abuse

  • Monday, March 9th, 1 - 2 PM @ WRC *part of Women's History Month*
    Ch 2: The New Age of Street Harassment: The Metaverse
    Ch 4: The New of Objectification: Cyber Brothels
    Ch 7: The New Age of Discrimination: Designing AI

  • Friday, April 10, 12 - 1 PM @ WRC *Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month*
    Ch 3: The New Age of Rape: Sex Robots 
    Ch 6: New Age of Domestic Abuse: AI Girlfriends
    Ch 8: The Future in our Hands

Limited copies of the book will be given to participants who register & attend the discussion. Priority will be given to student participants (undergraduate & graduate). Click here to register & reserve your copy!

Book Club is open to all eligible persons regardless of gender, race, color or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request, please contact womenscenter@illinois.edu. 

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