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Event
- Title:
- ‘Dissenting Women of the Eighteenth Century’
- When:
- 31.03.2010 19.00 h - 20.30 h
- Where:
- Housmans Bookshop - Kings Cross
- Category:
- Education/Courses/Workshops
Description
‘Dissenting Women of the Eighteenth Century’ with Jennifer C. Kelsey
Throughout the eighteenth century, from childhood to old age, women from all strata of British society faced the same prejudice because of their sex. Not all women, however, were prepared to accept their lot; some openly objected to a double standard which placed them under far more restrictions - physical, intellectual, financial and social - than men and boys.
Even for those who did accept the status quo, there were ways to make use of, or even exploit, the situations in which they found themselves in order to better their positions and claim some autonomy. Kelsey’s new publication is a study of women’s resistance both explicit and subtle.
Join the author for a discussion of ‘A Voice of Discontent’ as well as an opportunity for questions and answers and book signing.
Venue
- Venue:
- Housmans Bookshop - Website
- Street:
- 5 Caledonian Road
- Postcode:
- N1 9DX
- City:
- Kings Cross
- Area/Borough:
- London
Description
Housmans specialises in books and periodicals of radical interest and progressive politics.
Our stock includes:
* Wide coverage of politics, political and social theories, peace issues, and world affairs.
* Material about - and in support of - campaigns for peace, the environment, human rights, sexual freedom, equitable and sustainable development, and a great deal more.
* Selected fiction - including London writing, cult novels, and books with political and social themes - and a certain amount of less political non-fiction.
* Many hard-to-find radical publications - and we can obtain most books to order within a few days.
Our standard opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 6.30pm, and Saturday 10am to 6pm; we're normally closed on Sundays and most official holidays.
Phone: 020-7837 4473
Fax: 020-7278 0444
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Tube: Kings Cross
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