Gender Equality 40 Years On!
Gender Equality 40 Years On!
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Gender Equality: 40 years on! This podcast series introduces the work and activism of Birmingham based women. The research project conducted by Dr. Annette Naudin investigates women’s contributions to addressing gender equality in Birmingham, UK. The Barbara Webster Collection was the starting point for a research project which included an exhibition, roundtable discussion and a series of oral history podcasts produced by Dr. Siobhán Stevenson.The research aims to make historical links between current concerns with diversity and equality in the arts, and activities linked to the Women's Liberation Movement from the mid 1980s, Birmingham, UK. The project explores a newly acquired collection of archival materials, donated by Barbara Webster, head of the Women's Unit (1984-87) at Birmingham City Council and highlights the significance of the work done by women in the 1980s, ensuring that their voices and legacy continues to be heard. The podcasts and exhibition reflect on gender equality then and now, by considering how past voices, campaigns and activism helps us challenge contemporary inequalities. The research project is funded by the British Academy Leverhulme Small Grant Scheme based on the Barbara Webster Collection. For more information about ADM Archive and how to access the Barbara Webster Collection, contact the Arts Design and Media Archive [email protected] To find out more about the Gender Equality: 40 years on! research project, contact [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Explores themes of gender equality, diversity, and intersectionality through personal narratives and activism. Key topics include the impact of the Women's Liberation Movement, archival materials from the Barbara Webster Collection, and discussions on how past activism informs current social justice issues, illustrated through episodes on women's festivals and informal networks.
Gender Equality: 40 years on!
This podcast series introduces the work and activism of Birmingham based women. The research project conducted by Dr. Annette Naudin investigates women’s contributions to addressing gender equality in Birmingham, UK. The Barbara Webster Collection was the starting point for a research project which included an exhibition, roundtable discussion and a series of oral history podcasts produced by Dr. Siobhán Stevenson.
The research aims to make historical links between current concerns with diversity and equality in the arts, and activities linked to the Women’s Liberation Movement from the mid 1980s, Birmingham, UK. The project explores a newly acquired collection of archival materials, donated by Barbara Webster, head of the Women’s Unit (1984-87) at Birmingham City Council and highlights the significance of the work done by women in the 1980s, ensuring that their voices and legacy continues to be heard. The podcasts and exhibition reflect on gender equality then and now, by considering how past voices, campaigns and activism helps us challenge contemporary inequalities.
The research project is funded by the British Academy Leverhulme Small Grant Scheme based on the Barbara Webster Collection. For more information about ADM Archive and how to access the Barbara Webster Collection, contact the Arts Design and Media Archive [email protected] To find out more about the Gender Equality: 40 years on! research project, contact [email protected].
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In episode 3 of the series, oral historian Dr Siobhán Stevenson meets Surinder & Karen, two women who work to achieve equality, diversity and inclusion whilst acknowledging the role of intersectional identities. In part one of this episode, they talk about their early lives and the impact of family dynamics on their work.
They discuss the Race Relations Unit and its relationship with the Women’s Unit in the 1980s Birmingham. They consider changes in legislation and challenges in working towards equality when dealing with the intersections of identity.
In part 2 of this episode, they consider the value of informal networks run by, and for, women of colour to understand their historical contributions in the city. Finally, they agree more work needs to be done to explore women’s history in Birmingham.
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