With Ella Fegitz
The menopause is finally having its moment. After centuries of misinformation and taboo, society is beginning to address how this life phase impacts women’s health, careers, and personal lives. But why is this shift happening now, and how much has the way we talk about menopause truly changed?
In this insightful presentation, Ella delves into the cultural history of menopause in the West. She explores the close ties between medical and cultural narratives and highlights how these narratives continue to shape our understanding of menopause today. This talk is an eye-opening journey into a topic that has long been shrouded in silence but is now becoming an essential part of public dialogue.
About Ella
Ella is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department for the Study of Culture at the University of Southern Denmark. Her work focuses on post-feminist subjectivity in neo-liberal societies and the role media representations play in shaping these narratives. Since 2019, Ella has worked on interdisciplinary projects exploring ageing femininity in popular culture and public policy. Her research examines how intersections of sexism, ageism, and digital inequality affect women’s lived experiences and their representation in society.
About Word Festival
Word Festival celebrates the power of words with up to 150 talks, debates, conversations, and readings hosted at iconic cultural venues in central Odense, including ODEON, Koncerthuset, Brandts, Kulturmaskinen, and Teater Momentum.
This years theme is time – a fascinating concept that invites countless discussions ranging from the practical and personal to the extraordinary and cosmic. On Friday, we’ll dive into the past, childhood, and beginnings. Saturday focuses on the present, including the state of the world’s crises and the human experience. Sunday, we look ahead to the future, the third age, endings, and what lies beyond our understanding of time.
Join us for three inspiring days where we pause the digital noise of everyday life and create space for meaningful dialogue and reflection.
Practical Information
Access to this event is included with a Word Festival day or weekend pass on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to increase your chances of securing a seat.
Due to safety and fire regulations, we cannot exceed the maximum capacity of any venue. However, all stages are within walking distance, allowing you to explore other events if you cannot gain entry to your preferred session.
