Articles relating to: Feminism
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.
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.
“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.
Review: Rebecca Solnit in conversation with Jeanette Winterson, Manchester Literature Festival
Last Tuesday, Manchester received some fantastic news.
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.
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.
Avert your eyes, I’m a feminist
Feminism. Only recently have I become aware of the sheer terror this word can inflict on people.
Time to high-five women in sport
I’m now going to pretend to know vaguely what I’m talking about regarding professional sport.
No More Page Three: a personal perspective
One of the biggest news stories of the week centred on a tabloid, boobs and a determined campaign to consign Page 3 to history. Whether or not you agree with bare breasts in a national newspaper, the No More Page 3 group has, if nothing else, sparked a debate on 21st century feminism, equality and freedom of the press. Here, one of its key activists, Anne Louise Kershaw, writes for Northern Soul about a roller-coaster week.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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The Northern Soul Poll
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