There are more and more ways a person can describe their gender. Its common for those scared by these developments to reference back to a past where things were simpler. In reality, those in the past also viewed gender as a spectrum, just like we are moving back to today.
Identity (Her)
Identity (Her)
This section features the articles I have written about identity. How is it shaped and impacted by society? Do people want to fit in or rebel?
– The role of activism in the heritage sector
– Campaigns for greater equality (Feminism, LGBTQ+, race, disability…)
– Where expectations and ideas came from (such as masculinity)
Featuring gender, sexuality, disability and class history and more!
My exhibition found stories about clothing – seeing how and what they showed about gender.
Most people know 1918 as the first time some women voted in the UK, but women successfully voted in the 1869 election. The suffragists of Manchester led a huge campaign after spotting that the wording of the 1868 Reform Bill was wrong. The wording accidentally enfranchised women who met its other criteria, leading to thousands of women voting.
Please note the choice of ‘Her’ in Heritage, History & Her is to represent identity in all its forms and all these themes, including those of trans people. It is one complex identity to act as a spring board to explore more and how they interact as in Intersectional / Black Feminism.
Why not read this UN article on Intersectional Feminism to learn more?
I strive to add external links to articles where I lack lived experience to ensure those voices are prioritised.