Gender, birth control, and the myth of the sexual revolution with Lecturer in Economic and Social History, Kristin Hay

Title: Scotland's Swinging Sixties : The Myth Of The Sexual Revolution

Speaker: Kristin Hay, Lecturer in Economic and Social History

During the so-called Swinging Sixties, in between the explosion of Beatlemania and the mini skirt, a revolution occurred: the introduction of the oral contraceptive pill and the growing availability of birth control seemingly created a new era of sexual freedom and gender equality.But how revolutionary was the Sexual Revolution? How much sex was had in the era of ‘sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll’?

Join historian Kristin Hay for a whistle-stop tour of the history of sex, gender and birth control in Scotland, exploring the lived experiences of men and women who lived through this transformative time and questioning the myth and the reality of sexual revolution.

Key audience takeaways

The distinctive history of the sexual revolution in Scotland

The impact of birth control on sexuality

The importance of memory in history and the role it plays in shaping the past

The relevance to history on modern day discussions of sexual and reproductive health and rights

Doors - 7pm - First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.

Intros - 7:20pm

Talk - 7:30pm

Q&A - 8:15pm

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