Freeman Sharon Magnus launches new book Feminism UK Womens Magazines and the Women Who Created Them 1975-1992 More than Just a Glossy Cover

Launch date Wednesday 3^rd December 2025

Invitatation to the University of Hertfordshire's Heritage Hub's upcoming Women's Heritage Seminar to celebrate the launch of Dr Sharon Maxwell Magnus' recently published book, 'Feminism, UK Women’s Magazines and the Women Who Created Them, 1975-1992: More than Just a Glossy Cover'. Sharon will be talking about coverage of Feminism in women’s magazines of the period, with particular reference to the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) and Equal Pay Act (1970), on the anniversary, or very close to it, of their enactment. There will also be a talk by Penny East, Chief Executive at the Fawcett Society, who will discuss what Millicent Fawcett's work on equal pay and equality can tell us about the future threats of AI and technological change to the gender pay gap.

Refreshments will be provided. Please email me with any access or dietary requirements. This event will be held in V221/V223 which is on the top floor of the Enterprise Hub on De Havilland Campus from 4 pm-5.30 and if you let me know your registration number in advance, if you are driving, I can reserve a free spot on campus for you. The postcode and directions are here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/contact-us/where-to-find-us/de-havilland-maps-and-directions

Please RSVP before the 27^th November.

FREEMAN SHARON MAGNUS LAUNCHES NEW BOOK 'FEMINISM, UK WOMEN’S MAGAZINES AND THE WOMEN WHO CREATED THEM, 1975-1992: MORE THAN JUST A GLOSSY COVER'.