Discovering Feminist Workshops, Camps And Related Events

By Donna Kennedy


When it comes to conferences, college, conventions and festivals, there are often a number of activities. In some cases, this includes feminist workshops. For example, there are a number of colleges and universities which host Feminist Theory Workshops on an annual basis.

In some cases, conferences, conventions, festivals and rallies also highlight issues related to women. One of the most common those doing so are LGBTQ+ pride parade rallies. Whereas, recent marches and rallies for equal rights always host a number of feminist speakers and workshops.

Companies and individuals whom provide workshops in this area are often doing so for a profit. While this is the case, there are two which are owned and operated by women. These are Soapbox and Ambivalently Yours. As with others, these companies often make a profit, though in these particular cases, the workshops often take on a feminist tone.

Beyond workshops, there are also other events such as weekend camps which allow women an opportunity learn about feminist issues. In addition, as these events are often more relaxed, women also tend to learn more about oneself and other women while in attendance. As with most events of this nature, there are often a number of different learning opportunities.

It should be noted that a camp is nothing like a conference, convention, festival or retreat. In most cases, these events provide a front-row seat to an overview of history and work in this area. While this is the case, most are still developed so that those in attendance can participate in a number of different learning activities while exploring more about issues related to women.

Most all of these events teach about the history of the feminist and women's liberation movement of the 1960s. As such, those in attendance often get a great deal of insight as to how far women have come in the last century. While this is the case, the world is at a point where women and others are once again fighting for civil and equal rights.

In most cases, those attending camps will hear talks by a popular, well known and respected woman offering a keynote address. While this is also the case at a number of conferences, conventions, festivals and rallies, those at camps are often more laid back. As such, individuals often share stories with one another afterward over a campfire or take walks and talk about issues under a starry sky.

Whether attending a rally convention, conference, festival or workshop, connections made at these events can often last a lifetime. As such, it is not the length of the event which matters but rather the connections made with others while in attendance. For, when working with others of like-mind and interests, women are often more successful when it comes overcoming a number of issues.




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