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Voting Women

Join female activists, campaigners, and experts for a discussion on contemporary Scottish politics and the role of women within it at the National Library of Scotland on 5th November!

Voting Women

About Voting Women

Women’s Voices and Political Participation in Scotland from Parliament to Indyref and Beyond

This event will combine discussions on Scotland’s recent political history – from the new Scottish Parliament to Indyref and recent political events – with creative reflections on political voice.

Have you ever wondered what role women have played in Scottish politics since the opening of the Parliament? Or have you ever been told that politics and political participation are a “man’s game”?

Then join female activists, campaigners, and experts for a discussion on contemporary Scottish politics and the role of women within it and reflect on your own political participation, opportunities as well as continued exclusions of women in politics through open discussion and creative practices.

Opening with reflections on the foundation and history of the Scottish Parliament and the independence referendum, this event will draw attention to the role of female politicians, activists, campaigners, and voters in shaping Scottish politics since 1997. Following on from these reflections, you will be invited to reflect on your own political voice, how you may participate politically and what barriers you have faced in doing so. We will use creative methods (including creative writing, crafts etc.) to reflect on where our own political voices and activism can manifest - participants are invited to reflect on this by creating their own zine.

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