Sudden Beauty with Jaspreet Kaur, Bethany Rutter, and Lasé

What is beauty? How do we navigate standards of beauty in Eurocentric cultures? What are the challenges we face in valuing ourselves within this dominant beauty narrative? Join our panel, hosted by Lase with authors Jaspreet Kaur and Bethany Rutter, as they try to answer these questions and more. 

This immersive event also includes hands-on pampering including a breath work workshop, yoga and free beauty product samples. Can you think of a better way to spend your Sunday afternoon?

Sunday 23 June | 12noon-2pm
Brighton University City Campus, 58-67 Grand Parade, BN2 0JY

Jaspreet Kaur, also known by her online handle Behind the Netra – is an award-winning spoken word artist, history teacher and writer from London. She is the author of Brown Girl Like Me. She is passionate about gender issues, taboo subjects and encouraging positive social change in both the Asian community and wider society. Her work tackles issues related to gender discrimination, mental health stigma, the postcolonial immigrant experience, and more. Jaspreet is a regular on the BBC and Sunday Morning Live and worked with the UN on the HeforShe campaign. She is currently a Research Fellow at Birkbeck University's Centre for British Political Life.

Bethany Rutter is an author from southeast London who mostly writes about women, bodies, relationships, dating and clothes. She is the author of five novels, three for young people and two for adults. She is the co-host of the books podcast What Page Are You On? which is currently on a break but will return soon, and is also in the process of becoming a personal trainer.

Lasé is a content creator known for her thought-provoking social commentary videos that evoke raw emotions and authenticity. With a TikTok account boasting over 150,000 followers, Lase delves fearlessly into a myriad of topics, from skincare to mental health. She has garnered widespread acclaim, resonating deeply with audiences seeking genuine connection and meaningful conversations. Through her videos, Lase not only shares valuable insights and tips on skincare but also fearlessly addresses important issues surrounding mental health, encouraging her followers to embrace self-care and self-love.