AN author awarded the British Empire Medal for services to gender equality is to give a talk at the Sheldonian Theatre.

Laura Bates will speak at the venue on Wednesday, May 23, from 7pm to 8pm. Tickets cost £8.

She will discuss Misogynation, her latest book featuring a collection of essays.

The book focuses on sexism that exists in workplaces, the media and in homes.

For further information about the talk email events.oxford@blackwell.co.uk