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Origins
FEM SOC is organised by a network of volunteers. It was founded in 2007 by Kat
Banyard, and grew out of the success of FEM Conferences - a series of national
feminist conferences which began in 2004. The conferences unearthed a huge hunger
in the UK for opportunities to get active in feminism. Aims
FEM SOC is a resource and network website for UK feminist activists. We aim to:
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Celebrate
grass roots feminist activism in the UK -
Inspire
individuals to get active in feminism -
Provide
information and resources to activists to support their campaigning -
Facilitate
links between feminist activists across the UK to share ideas, experiences and
learning. Get
involved!
There are so many ways you can get involved with FEM SOC! Here
are just a few: For
those not currently involved in active feminist campaigning - FEM SOC is packed
full of resources to help you get started and run sustainable, thriving initiatives.
If there are resources and information that you would love to have - but aren't
currently on the website - email us and we'll get on the case! For
those already involved in feminist activism - FEM SOC enables you to:
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Network
with other feminist activists across the UK -
Share
ideas on campaigning strategies and techniques -
Publicise
the fantastic work you are doing to a wider audience For
those that want to get active in organising FEM SOC: We are always on the
look out for enthusiastic women and men to help FEM SOC to grow. There are loads
of different ways to get involved, including:
- Report on feminist events
you have been to
- Write
a feature for the monthly FEM SOC e-newsletter
- Conduct
interviews for FEM SOC
- Scour
the world of feminsit activism for fantastic examples of effective campaigning
- Spread
the word about FEM SOC
To
get involved email Kat: katbanyard@yahoo.co.uk
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