Drawing on a lifetime of experience as a feminist academic who chose not to have children, Taylor examines the joys and complexities of her path less travelled. She traces how attitudes toward childlessness have evolved – and sometimes haven’t. With unflinching honesty, she confronts the challenges of aging without children while celebrating the freedom and opportunities her choice has provided.
Through interviews with other women, analysis of cultural attitudes and examination of literature and media, Taylor
builds a rich tapestry of what it means to live outside traditional family structures. She explores thorny questions
about legacy, purpose and belonging in a world that often defines women through motherhood.

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HELEN TAYLOR CHILDLESS BY CHOICE: The Meaning and Legacy of a Childfree Life In conversation with Sarah Dunant

15th November 12.00pm until 1.00pm - (60 mins)