Image Courtesy National Army Museum
Real experiences of women in the army
This event was co-produced by Culture& alum, Carine Harmand.
At their first ever late opening, the National Army Museum explored how feminism has affected the armed forces.
From 1916 women were able to join the army for the first time. In 2016, the ban on women in combat roles was lifted. To what extent can these developments for women in the army be attributed to feminism?
This late explored a wide range of views, discussing real-life experiences of women in the army, and tracking the development of feminist thought alongside developments for women in the army.
Programme
6.30pm – 9pm
Moira Cameron, Yeoman Warder
Has feminism been good for the army?
7.15pm – 8pm and 8.15pm – 9pm
Sarah Ditum, Sam Smethers, Lucy Noakes, Elisabeth Shipton
Did the First World War win women the vote?
7pm – 7.45pm and 8.15pm – 9pm
Talk by Elizabeth Crawford
Explore more
6.30pm – 9pm
With representatives from: Fawcett Society, Women’s Institute, Feminism in London, What Women Want 2.0, The Women’s Library at LSE
Pussy hat creative workshop
6.30pm – 9pm
With Emma Stretton
Date
14 June 2017, 6.30pm