BSN x WHM: Black Womanism vs Patriarchy (ft Pan Af Society)
Kingston Lane, UB8 3PH, Uxbridge
This is a Women History Month event led by the Black Students Network and the Pan African society.
BSN x Pan African Society: Womanism vs Patriarchy
For Women’s History Month, the Black Students Network, Pan African Society, are hosting an open and empowering conversation exploring Womanism vs Patriarchy — centring Black womanhood, culture, and community. Womanism is a movement and mindset that centres Black women’s experiences, culture, and community. It goes beyond mainstream feminism by recognising that race, culture, family, and community all shape how Black women experience the world.
Date: Wednesday 18th MarchTime: 6pm – 9pmLocation: LC 005 – LC 009 (Lecture Centre)
Topics For Discussion
We’ll unpack:
- Why women occupy certain roles socially
- Cultural vs structural expectations
- Black womanhood vs mainstream feminism
- Societal double standards
- Community responsibility & empowerment
- What liberation looks like for us
Event Structure
- 6pm - 7pm : Networking, icebreakers & snacks
- 7pm - 8pm: Panel + Q&A – cultural insight, lived experience & open dialogue
- 8pm - 9pm: Tote bag making/ painting
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Created by
Union of Brunel Students