Close Up: Gender Theory for KS5 Film and Media Studies

A live and interactive look at gender theory and intersectionality with a focus on bell hooks and Judith Butler.

Gender theory for KS5 Films and Media studies

Date: 18 March 2026
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Event details

Join us for an hour long online event packed with clips, interactivity and information to inspire your students. Butler and hooks are required reading for the AQA, Eduqas and OCR specifications, and the purpose of this online event is to provide KS5 Film and Media students with an introduction to gender theory and in particular the work of Judith Butler and bell hooks, with a focus on patriarchy, gender performativity and intersectional feminism.

Throughout the presentation students will be asked to contribute their thoughts and opinions via the chat box function in Zoom. The learning activities are clip based and varied, designed to pique interest and engage students.

Booking information

You can book this study day from 1 September 2025.

To book call 020 7849 4451 and pay using a credit/debit card or download, print and return the booking form with cheque or card details. We cannot reserve seats, send invoices or accept BACS payments.

Please book by 4pm, two working days before the event. However, we recommend booking earlier to avoid disappointment.

For any queries, please email schools@bfi.org.uk.

Prices

£30 per student group up to 15 students.

£60 per student group up to 65 students.

£90 per student group larger than 65 students.

£10 per student for homeschooled students.

£20 for teachers attending without students.