Or how 1860s feminists successfully exploited a government blunder in the 1867 Reform Act – and what else they got up to.
Language around gender, especially pronouns, is often dismissed as a new ‘thing’.
This talk explores how using the wrong term in the 1867 Reform Act accidentally gave women the vote.
First Floor Boardroom,
158 Whitley Road
Whitley Bay,
NE26 2LY
The room is on the same floor as accessible toilets and is accessible via a lift.
‘Talk’ sounds so formal right? Think of it more of a friend catching you up on the latest TV show they watched. If you don’t understand anything, just wave and I’ll explain more!
The exact talk will be adapted to the questions asked and what that audience is interested in. I’ll likely ask if you do know anything before we start so I know what to reference and what needs more explanation. You do not need to know anything in advance; no prior knowledge needed.
Access is really important to me, so I encourage you to bring a quiet activity if that helps you get stuck into the talk! Paper and markers are available on tables.
Most of my content focuses on identity – who you are and how society has shaped this. For example:
How do these events work? What can you expect?
7 pm – 7:15 pm
Sign in, grab a seat and get comfy. I’ll likely ask you if you know much about the topic to see where best to start for that group of people.
7:15 pm- 8 pm
‘Talk’ sounds so formal right?Think of it more of a friend catching you up on the latest TV show they watched. If you don’t understand anything, just wave and I’ll explain more!
8 pm – 8:15 pm
Want to know a bit more about that thing I mentioned? Or where to find out more if you want to start your own research? I’ll also share what else is coming up for Heritage, History & Her.
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Event draws to a close and you leave – I always want to leave time for people to ask individual questions and not feel like you’re being rushed off.
