Did I Say Hairdressing? I Meant Astrophysics

Synopsis: An animated programme about equal opportunities in science, engineering and technology, with the aim of raising awareness and stimulate discussion among students, employees and the general public. Subverting themes from traditional stories, this entertaining and thought-provoking cartoon helps to show why women are under-represented in SET (Science, Engineering and Technology). It illustrates the subtle and the not-so-subtle gender typecasting which still often prevail, from babyhood right up to professional level; but by taking a positive, practical approach, it encourages women and girls to consider study and vocational training in these fields. The film aims to help audiences appreciate the ways in which SET affects our daily lives.

A booklet containing discussion notes and a resource list is supplied free with the DVD.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Sale
Documentation: Accompanying booklet.
Subjects: Education
Keywords: careers for women; careers guidance; careers in engineering and science; equality of opportunity; women in science and engineering; Fairy tales

Name: Concord Media
Email: sales@concordmedia.org.uk
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Phone: 01473 726 012
Address: Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BG
Notes: A long-established, not-for-profit organisation with a large collection DVDs, specialising in the sectors of general and mental health, child care, race relations, war and peace, addictions, the third world, ecology, civil rights, personal relationships, educational issues, and social work training. Concord also handles titles made for the Graves Medical Audio-visual Library. Sale on DVD. Formerly known as Concord Video and Film Council. In 2014 Concord began to offer selected films as Video on Demand, via Vimeo.

Name: Leeds Animation Workshop
Email: info@leedsanimation.org.uk
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Phone: 0113 248 4997
Fax: 0113 248 4997
Address: 45 Bayswater Row
Leeds
LS8 5LF
Notes: Producer and distributor on DVD of animated films on social and education issues such as bereavement, child protection, parenting/ relationships, work/equal opportunities, environmental issues, and racism/bullying in schools. Hire or sale.

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