Toronto feminist book club

A look at the changes to womens lives since 1940, told with personal examples from juliet. Slutty book club sluttybookclub toronto, on, canada 20. The annual rally is the signature iwd event in toronto and this years theme is the world is on fire we are rising. As an organization focusing on reproductive health through healthcare, sexuality education, and advocacy we felt it was important to develop additional ways to engage our community of supporters in conversation. Book club on pause for a week while we all adjust to working. The book, subtitled as an office survival manual for a sexist workplace lays out strategies for defeating.

It also ran courses on a variety of subjects of interest to. She is also the author of math hacks, a new book that totally makes math fun, stressfree and relatable for young kids and parents and she is the host of a new podcast called math therapy, where vanessa helps guests work through their math trauma, one problem at a time. Emma watson starts feminist book group on twitter this article is more than 4 years old actor pledges to ask stars including taylor swift and jk. Each month the group chooses a new book that deals with themes of race, gender, and justice. The best bookstores in toronto blogto toronto blog. A manifesto by mary beard january 15 women talking by miriam toews february 19 dear current occupant. A memoir by chelene knight march 18 suzanne by anais barbeau. So there the prolifers were, having a civil discussion.

The best international womens day 2020 events in toronto. Dec 31, 2019 i am running an fsc feminist book club where we read a feminist novel every month or so and have discussionsmeetings every two weeks on the chapters we had read. Sep 28, 2016 mustread feminist books for all academic levels. Forgive me for judging, but the idea of a group of women using the word girly to define their literary predilections strikes me as horribly unfeminist, possibly undignified.

Her previously published works, ayiti and an untamed state, were well received, and her work is a regular feature on internet culture hubs like mcsweeneys and tin house. Leaf toronto book club 7 members last activity mar 20, 2019 12. Second story press publishes feministinspired books for adults, teens, and children. Find out more here books are going to be more important than ever in these times, as are the feminist principles we all live by. Beta male purple belt to deliver a kick to your pretty face. Tofemco started out as a book club in 2015 when founding member alice as in munro corralled a group of likeminded ladies to meet and talk feminist lit.

Older womens network own feminist book club toronto public. Feminist book club let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons. May 19, 2017 the best bookstores in toronto dont just have the hottest new fiction or that next volume of game of thrones you swore youd read. Mar 24, 2020 their welcome posts add to the diversity of voices about feminist approaches to fitness. Audre lorde reminds us that caring for oneself isnt selfish, its an act of political warfare. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A feminist fitness journey, is published by greystone books.

Powers is the founder of feminist book club, a mostly a onewoman show but like any big project, it takes a village. Actress and activist emma watson runs our shared shelf, a feminist book club with over 100,000 members. Mention the book club when you buy the book from us and well give you a 15% discount. Emma watson and other literary leaders the star toronto star. Each month, a feminist book is selected for reading and a discussion is set for the last week of the month. A memoir by chelene knight march 18 suzanne by anais barbeaulavalette april 15 all. Book club will meet on the second floor in literati coffee and lasts for about an hour and a half. Feminist book club is a complete feminist experience. Bad feminist, by roxane gay when novelist and scholar roxane gay released bad feminist in 2014, no one knew quite what to expect. Communitydriven monthly subscription box and companion podcast featuring feminist books and womanowned businesses.

Check out our complete list of club names are you looking for the best club name. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders we are here to serve you 247 on indigo. And, because of it, feminist fight clubs have sprouted up in cities like austin and toronto. Older womens network invites women, midlife and older, to meet and share views about selected books. Second story press toronto, ontario, canada, 1988present scarlet press london, uk, 19921999 shameless hussy press berkeley, california, 19691989 sheba feminist press london, uk, 198094 sister vision.

It is a gathering for people who want to explore the issue of feminism in relation to monthly book titles and as a broader subject, see staff for copies of the books. Still, ive read their august title what alice forgot by liane moriarty and loved it. The four members in the titular book club of book club are four women who have been meeting once a month to drink wine and talk about a book. In this wonderful book, bestselling social historian juliet gardiner explores the radical changes in womens lives since her birth during ww2. The title of this new book, though, seemed to herald something different. Keep up to date with tofemcos blog and podcast here. The toronto womens bookstore was the largest nonprofit, feminist bookstore in canada, before its closure in november 2012. Feminist fight club attacks the patriarchy toronto star. Their welcome posts add to the diversity of voices about feminist approaches to fitness. Feminist book club takes place on the 3rd tuesday of each month. Emma watsons new feminist book club has 76,000 members.

Watson also notes that whenever possible i hope to have the author, or another prominent voice on the subject, join the conversation. See more ideas about feminist books, books and reading. Want to join the baddest book club connect with brilliant women and expand your girl gang. Second story press publishes feminist inspired books for adults, teens, and children. Find groups in toronto, ontario about womens book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Femco a toronto feminist collective tofemco toronto. Simply sign up for newsletter and follow along on insta for full. Icon of the event older womens network own feminist book club older womens network own feminist book club. Emma watson is starting a feminist book club national post. The toronto feminist collective, better known as tofemco, has got you covered. Emma watson releases every book her feminist book club. See more ideas about craft night, feminist books and firefly art. The followup to dark horses smashhit the secret loves of geek girls, this brand new anthology features comic and prose stories from cartoonists and professional geeks about their most intimate, heartbreaking, and inspiring tales of love, sex, and dating. Members meet virtually so you can join the discussion from anywhere.

It is a gathering for people who want to explore the issue of feminism in relation to monthly. The toronto womens bookstore was the largest nonprofit, feminist bookstore in canada. The collective are also planning a return to their book club roots in the new year by hosting satellite book clubs for feminist minded folks around the globe. While the two book clubs under study began as separate entities with distinct memberships, participants dual membership increased over time. Nov 22, 2017 the writing is in blue, but the clubs name is in pink. The book club is free to join and new members are always welcome. May 16, 2018 the four members in the titular book club of book club are four women who have been meeting once a month to drink wine and talk about a book. Feminist club amsterdam fca is an online and physical community that connects selfidentifying feminists in the amsterdam area. Learn more about our monthly subscription box or subscribe to feminist book club. Jan 08, 2016 emma watson is starting a feminist book club. The initially distinct ideals of each book clubfeminism and diversitycoalesced, and a new value schema emerged in common between the two. Browse through team names to find funny club names and cool club names. A gathering for people who want to explore the issue of feminism in relation to monthly book titles and as a broader subject.

And this male feminist who loves womens rights, took measures into his violent shins. No prior university college background is expected, just a willingness to be open to others as we listen to and explore wi. Christine, catherine, and i are reading a chapter a week, for. But theres no right or wrong way to start a club, and in fact, there are local ffcs from toronto to hofstra university to a reallife boxing club in new york check out portraits of them by ffc resident photog. Fbc acknowledges that the book club takes place place on the unceded. Meet other local women and men who are interested in the topic of feminism.

Womens book club groups in toronto heres a look at some womens book club groups near toronto. Toronto newsgirls boxing club is a safe space for women and trans folks to explore the sport of boxing. It was run and staffed primarily by women of color, and sold fiction, poetry and nonfiction by women writers to promote feminist and antioppression politics. The book club is free to join and new members are always welco. Tofemco book club join group tofemco teeohfemco, also known as toronto feminist collective, is a group of women and nonbinary identified people who are passionate about intersectional feminism. Find the perfect funny name for your club feminist book club names 2020. Oct 03, 2018 so there the prolifers were, having a civil discussion.

Emma watson starts feminist book group on twitter books. Feminist book club planned parenthood of tennessee and. This group was founded in august of 2015 by a small group of 15 feminists, and has since grown to an online community with almost 2000 members. Book club on pause for a week while we all adjust to. Our shared shelf 230049 members last activity apr 04, 2020 04. If reading more books is a new years resolution of yours, then its definitely time to revisit emma watsons our shared shelf book club that she started with fans this year the star just. Persist, book riots new feminist book club, is sponsored by the secret loves of geeks by hope nicholson this quarter. Tuesday, january 21st tuesday, february 18th tuesday, march 17th. To me, a big part of why feminism is so important is because it shows you that gender, and the values we assign to it, are social constructs. The original feminist fight club began in a cramped living room, with cheap wine and cheese, among a dozen women in new york city. Subscriptions to feminist book club box are available on a monthtomonth basis or sign up for 3 or 6 months at a time to save even more. Nov 04, 2016 each month, a feminist book is selected for reading and a discussion is set for the last week of the month.

Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies or similar technologies to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customized experience. In her new book, feminist fight club, bennett reprints that same list of rules. The book provides an intimate, brilliant account of feminism over the last 6 decades. Dec 30, 2016 the collective are also planning a return to their book club roots in the new year by hosting satellite book clubs for feministminded folks around the globe. Feminist fight club starts chapter at csu coloradoan. Powers is the founder of feminist book club, a mostly a. This is an event page for vancouver feminist book club. Were obviously obsessed with emma watsons feminist book club, and shes just picked another book. Sep 26, 2016 in her new book, feminist fight club, bennett reprints that same list of rules. Discover emma watsons feminist book club list at indigo.

Renee receives emotional support from her retired racing greyhound rudy, packing support from her spouse joe, business support from biz bestie sharon, community support from her modernwell family, and 24hour text support from her bff jeney. Nov 04, 2016 emma watson and other literary leaders. The feminist club amsterdam intersectional feminism. So far hermione, i mean, emma has been sharing book recommendations in. The wccw is reevaluating its programming procedure, schedule, and. Take a page out of watsons book when looking for your next pageturner and. Oct 22, 2018 in a book club, paneldiscussion format, we will debate and discuss the tools, tactics, and themes from feminist fight club as they apply to the legal profession. You can buy the joy of movement here or from a local bookshop or your favourite online retailer. Emma watson selects fierce femmes and notorious liars by. The late poets memoir is the november read in watsons feminist book club. Once you start to see how our society values men above women, you become more aware of inequalities relating to race, class, sexuality, and other divisions. Feminist book club vancouver public group facebook.

A dangerous trans girls confabulous memoir by canadian writer kai cheng thom has been chosen for actress emma watsons bimonthly feminist book club, our shared. Dont even bother trying to live on cerb in vancouver or toronto where a onebedroom apartment averages more than. The collective are also planning a return to their book club roots in the new year by hosting satellite book clubs for feministminded folks around. Im surprised it hasnt been covered in glitter or bedazzled. Oct 22, 2019 this time, the bad feminist author is joined by elizabeth acevedo, author of the awardwinning ya novel the poet x. In addition to book sales, the store hosted book clubs, book launches and author signings. May 30, 2016 the supreme allegiance of book sluts 32 members last activity jun 08, 2016 12. Tofemco book club 26 members last activity apr 04, 2020 10. Emma watson has started a feminist book club and in the four days since she announced it, more than 76,000 people have signed up. Feminist reading group will not meet during winter quarter at the womens center for creative work, and well keep you updated about whether well return in spring, perhaps with a new format. Learn from our panelists about their experiences as lawyers in creating equal spaces for themselves in the office and in the courtroom.