Bablake Feminist Society

Supporting gender equality; promoting intersectional feminism; campaigning v sexism, harassment & assault. Run by former Bablake pupils.

[Bablake Feminist Society @BablakeFemSoc]

We were so touched to be asked to read the proof/ #ARC of Laura’s book, and yes, it is amazing! Cannot wait for the official release - 21 Feb 2019. #TheBurning

[EverydaySexism @EverydaySexism]

Very exciting announcement!

[Hope Virgo @HopeVirgo]

Thank you so much for all the support off the back of this tweet!

Childhood sexual abuse has long lasting impacts on individuals but it will be okay with the right support and therapy!

[Karma Nirvana @KNFMHBV]

#ChildMarriage need to end - FULL STOP ✋ ⛔️
This is not about guardianship or love. Children should not be contemplating marriage for a sense of security or needing love. This poor girl was made to believe this was her only option. @GirlsNotBrides @IKWRO
https://t.co/sHsrVWCwsC

[Urban Teacher @urban_teacher]

"I tell my students, ‘When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."

- Toni Morrison

[Rights of Women @rightsofwomen]

‘This advice line is such a huge development in ensuring that all women are supported, wherever we work’ Thanks to ⁦@EmmaWatson⁩ for supporting the launch of our new Sexual Harassment at Work legal advice line ⁦@TIMESUPUK⁩ ⁦@RosaForWomen⁩ https://t.co/H8lUt2NmOV

[Guardian G2 @guardiang2]

‘Hussy, baggage or filly’: are these really dictionary definitions of a ‘woman’? https://t.co/Eu2JwZNM0a

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

'We need a lot less Kim Kardashian in this crazy world, much more Lucy Bronze and Cori Gauff,' @allisonpearson writes https://t.co/YRMa9MTTJi

[🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤠 @ejrx6]

My uni have a gender based/sexual violence response team and they’ve put these sort of signs up everywhere, v good work from GCU:

[Sian Griffiths @SianGriffiths6]

'University is protecting my rapist': Former headgirl waives anonymity to attack university over its handling of rape allegations as #metoooncampus movement takes off w/ @shanti_das @thesundaytimes @nicoladandridge @Marycurnockcook https://t.co/FZra9wye1p

[Guardian Opinion @guardianopinion]

Boys love these Lionesses too. A football revolution is coming | Sam Haddad https://t.co/3YSyakt8Ac

[sam haddad @shhhaddad]

Reposting this @guardian piece from four years ago. Woken up today by 9 yr old son shouting: "Did you see that Lucy Bronze goal!?" while his brother re-enacted the strike. They'd watched the second half on catch up but will obvs let them stay up on Tuesday https://t.co/S1AZGwgHKJ

[Women's Sport Trust @WomenSportTrust]

“England winning the World Cup could do more for women's opportunities in the UK than equality laws by inspiring millions of girls to take up the sport” says Baroness Sue Campbell https://t.co/f29fqKosXe

[Fiona Sturges @FionaSturges]

I tackled the problem of ageism in music, how older women are written about and some of the reviews of Madonna's latest for @guardianopinion . https://t.co/jhVnlTKKbK

[Bablake Feminist Society @BablakeFemSoc]

You are amazing & we believe you, @HopeVirgo. We share your message, we won’t be judging you ever and we just want you to live your life for you. You are such a phenomenal campaigner. Take your time for you - none of this is your fault.

[Hope Virgo @HopeVirgo]

Please do talk if you are struggling! I know it is hard but it is the best thing you can do!

[Larissa Kennelly @LarissaKennelly]

When @Dulcie_Lee and I covered the #ShameOnYouWarwick story in January, I met some extremely brave young women. They have put a lot of trust in us to tell their story - and it was so so important to me that we did so in full and in all its complexity.

https://t.co/HClCbC3N5J

[Bablake Feminist Society @BablakeFemSoc]

@5_News @Lionesses @England We love this and the message, @BablakeSport. #BablakeLionesses

[Channel 5 News @5_News]

The football anthem ‘Three Lions’ - better known as ‘Football’s Coming Home’ - is getting a revamp ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

‘Three Lionesses’ is being released to inspire the public to throw their support behind the England team.

@Lionesses | #Lioness | @England

[Bablake Feminist Society @BablakeFemSoc]

@BBCNewsnight @BBCTwo Just why? @EverydaySexism

[Andrew Wright @BablakeHM]

Please watch this brilliant video on scientist Lise Meitner, which has been put together by L6 students Abinaya & Fiona. It's v interesting and the most-watched video will win the audience vote in the @HertfordCollege Unsung Heroes of Science competition https://t.co/bvcSv1mdDB