Saint, Sinner, Mother, Witch, Rebel; Explore Female Archetypes in History
This 5-week course takes you into the wonderful world of women's history and introduces you to women who made and broke the rules.
Saint, Sinner, Mother, Witch, Rebel; Explore Female Archetypes in History
Join historian Dr Robyn Atcheson for a 5 week course on women's history.
Each week will take a different female archetype and break down what each role really meant throughout the centuries with stories about a range of women throughout history.
Participants will receive a primary sourcebook full of the words of women from centuries ago which will help shape each week's discussion. No prior knowledge is necessary.
This course is not just about learning something new from an expert in women's history but also about connecting with women in the past, sharing stories and chat with each other and uncovering the hidden history of women all around us.
The course will begin on Wednesday 15th April and will end on Wednesday 13th May, meeting weekly at 7pm.
This course has sold out twice previously so book early to avoid disappointment!
Tea & coffee provided.
This 5-week course takes you into the wonderful world of women's history and introduces you to women who made and broke the rules.
Saint, Sinner, Mother, Witch, Rebel; Explore Female Archetypes in History
Join historian Dr Robyn Atcheson for a 5 week course on women's history.
Each week will take a different female archetype and break down what each role really meant throughout the centuries with stories about a range of women throughout history.
Participants will receive a primary sourcebook full of the words of women from centuries ago which will help shape each week's discussion. No prior knowledge is necessary.
This course is not just about learning something new from an expert in women's history but also about connecting with women in the past, sharing stories and chat with each other and uncovering the hidden history of women all around us.
The course will begin on Wednesday 15th April and will end on Wednesday 13th May, meeting weekly at 7pm.
This course has sold out twice previously so book early to avoid disappointment!
Tea & coffee provided.
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- ages 13+
- In-person
- Free parking
- Doors at 6:45 pm
Refund Policy
Location
Templemore Baths
96 Templemore Avenue
Belfast BT5 4FW
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Agenda
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Week 1 - The Saint - Wednesday 15th April
Week 1 looks at the good girls, the saints. We will cover historical concepts of virginity, the rise of religious women and the changing face of nursing over the centuries.
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Week 2 - The Sinner - Wednesday 22nd April
Week 2 focuses on the bad girls, the sinners. What was life like for sex workers and for women who had "fallen" short of society's expectations? We'll look at unmarried mothers and also the ultimate sinful women, those who killed.
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Week 3 - The Mother - Wednesday 29th April
Week 3 begins with an exploration of the role of a wife and what made a perfect wife. We will then look at the ideals of motherhood, why women were confined to the home and how giving birth changed over the years.