New FemSoc Committee
This term we say goodbye to Jenifer Ellis, Grace Manson, Victoria Phelps, Saskia van der Heiden and Sasha Wolcough, who have worked very hard the last two years to get FemSoc off the ground and who have helped to establish it as one of the most successful school societies.
They are now passing on their baton to the new committee, who are already working on next year’s logistics and schedule. In the meantime, a manifesto from the new members below.
The new FemSoc Committee (left to right): Clemmie Lewis, Elise Rance, Joseph Osei and Maditha Frieser
‘I have learnt about many different feminist philosophers in my philosophy lessons and I particularly love Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis. This book really highlighted to me the importance of intersectionality within feminism, and it’s crucial to recognize that, in the early stages of feminism, only white women had the chance to voice their views.’
Elise Rance
‘I have interest in the portrayal of women and queer representation in film and pop culture and I also believe FemSoc is the perfect place to come together and share our views on contemporary issues. We can learn from each other as much as we can learn from books.’
Maditha Frieser
‘For me, feminism has always existed as an aspect of the framework of liberation for all those oppressed and because of that, I have always understood it as intersectional. I would push to increase our focus on the less mainstream feminist issues such as trans and genderqueer identity, Marxist feminism, and womanism; alongside the negative impact of patriarchy on men. I’d also like to just do fun things such as having feminist movie nights and appreciating traditionally ‘feminine’ arts like crocheting and beadwork.’
Joseph Osei
‘Everyone should be at one with the view that feminism is at the primacy of social justice today. Alongside the inclusion of boys within the feminist movement, I wish to highlight the utmost importance in education of intersectionality within feminism, as I believe there has been a clear gap in the history of feminist education regarding this matter.’
Clemmie Lewis