The History of Intersectionality & Women

Intersectionality has transformed equality movements by bringing class, race and gender into focus – broadening whose experiences are seen and heard. This has helped include more women’s lived experiences in the fight for equality. But where did these ideas begin?

In this talk, Dr Emma Cunningham traces how the “nature of woman” was constructed over centuries. In the 18th century it was then challenged by a pioneering Englishwoman which sparked debate and scandal. From these early ideas to modern movements, Dr Cunningham explores how intersectionality has reshaped the push for equality, focusing on women’s experience in policing. She will examine early inclusion and discrimination to ongoing barriers and progress in the UK today.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Speaker Bio:

Dr Emma Cunningham is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of East London. Her work focuses on policing through an intersectional feminist lens, examining toxic police culture, stop and search, and women’s experiences in policing. She has published internationally and been invited to speak at key academic events on policing and patriarchy, such as Policing and Patriarchy in Amsterdam. She has also contributed to major media discussions on policing and misogyny, including The Guardian, i NEWS, BBC and more.

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