Category Archives: debating

Women and the BS: What happened at Somerset House

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

`As I’m responsible for it, let me explain the title. `Blast from the past or new vision?’, was how I opened the debate held by the RSAWSN in association with the Big Society Network on June 28th at Somerset House. … Continue reading →

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Women’s Role in the Big Society

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

The Big Society is not without its critics, in particular women. There are those who believe we have been at the heart of community giving since we lived in caves, and for no pay and, very often,  reduced status as … Continue reading →

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Old Style Courtesy and Hospitality: The CUS

Posted on October 12, 2009 by

Last Thursday I was invited by Andrew Chapman to speak at the internationally famous Cambridge Union by participating in their Freshers feminism debate “This House Believes We’d be Better Off if Women Ruled the World.” (pic. left to right,Rupert Myers, … Continue reading →

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