Articles relating to: Feminism
“I would struggle to say that I am a feminist and contribute to fast fashion.” Jade Rice from Dirty Word talks to Northern Soul
I’ve finally broken up with fast fashion.
Read the full story..Why I’m happy being “self-partnered”
Nothing piques interest, or sparks debate, more than a chat about relationships.
Read the full story..What became of the Year of Publishing Women? Stefan Tobler from And Other Stories talks to Northern Soul
Back in 2015, The Guardian and The Bookseller published a talk by novelist Kamila Shamsie at Hay Festival where she suggested that a Year of Publishing Women would help to reset the gender imbalance for published authors.
Read the full story..Centenary of Female Suffrage: how is Manchester marking the anniversary?
2018 is a significant year for Manchester. The birthplace of the suffragette movement, founded by Emmeline Pankhurst in 1903 at her family home just off Oxford Road, the city holds a prominent – and proud – place in political history.
Read the full story..“Everyone should have the same value within society.” Elaine de Fries from The Pankhurst Trust
Standing at 62 Nelson Street, nestled in the grounds of Manchester Royal Infirmary, The Pankhurst Centre serves as a permanent reminder of the Suffragette movement.
Read the full story..Review: Rebecca Solnit in conversation with Jeanette Winterson, Manchester Literature Festival
Last Tuesday, Manchester received some fantastic news.
Read the full story..Review: Freak, MAP Productions, 53two, Manchester
So much has been written about women from the male perspective that it’s hardly a surprise when things are misconstrued.
Read the full story..Northern Soul chats to artist Sarah-Joy Ford about feminism, LGBT narratives and Cut Cloth
I can’t knit for toffee.
Read the full story..Subverting Shakespeare: Northern Soul chats to Kate O’Donnell about making Feste a feisty female
I’ve never been behind the scenes at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, and so it feels peculiar to be heading for the stage door.
Read the full story..Avert your eyes, I’m a feminist
Feminism. Only recently have I become aware of the sheer terror this word can inflict on people.
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