Our Collections
Feminism
What does feminism mean today?' is a question at the heart of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's essay-length book, 'We should all be feminists'. The essay offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness, by the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun.
Interested in teaching your children more about the movement for women's rights in the UK? Try out these activities by Activity.Village about the movement for votes for women, including colouring pages and fun writing exercises.
Check out the BFI's '10 Great Feminist Films' - all the films in this list are that they are fictional, made by women and feature female protagonists. Finally, all are made in the spirit of liberation.
Cambridge Women's Resource Centre is a welcoming and accessible women’s community space which was established in 1982 and has a rich history of supporting, training and encouraging women seeking positive change for themselves and their families. challenging day to day issues, including guidance on career development, support and advice on debt and financial, family and parenting, together with a mix of fun and practical informal groups, workshops and networking events.
Hosted by Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider, ‘The History Chicks’ podcast aims to introduce you to some of the fascinating women in history - from Rosa Parks to Joan of Arc!
The Women’s Library collection tells the story of the campaign for women’s rights and women’s equality from the beginnings of the suffrage movement. You can browse through their digital library, with more than 300 items from the 16th Century to today.