Event:Everyday Feminism in Folklore: The Power of Traditional Clothing
The Feminism and Folklore International Campaign invites you to a captivating advocacy session titled "Everyday Feminism in Folklore – Exploring the Power of Traditional Clothing through Feminism and Folklore". Join us as we delve into the intricate symbolism, history, and the gendered dimensions of traditional clothing across regions.
Objectives
[edit]- Explore Symbolism: Understand the origins and cultural significance of traditional clothing.
- Center Women: Highlight the roles of women in preserving, wearing, designing, and passing down traditional garments.
- Empower Voices: Frame traditional attire as feminist expression and storytelling medium.
- Engage Wikimedians: Encourage documentation of fashion and clothing heritage on Wikimedia platforms.
Details
[edit]📅 Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM UTC Check your local time
🌍 Venue: Online
👤 Facilitator: Harriet Bayel, Feminism and Folklore Advocate
How to Join
[edit]🔗 Zoom Link: Join Zoom
🆔 Meeting ID: 984 0850 6193
🔑 Passcode: wlf
📅 Add to Calendar: Download Event File
Agenda
[edit]✅ Welcome & Icebreaker: Introduction to session, facilitator, and theme
✅ Main Talk by Harriet Bayel: The cultural meaning of attire and its feminist roots
✅ Story Sharing Circle: Participants share clothing stories and symbols from their culture
✅ Q&A & Wikimedia Contributions: Exploring how to document this knowledge online
Presentation
[edit]📂 Access the workshop slides: To be added
📺 Link to recording: To be added after the session
Report Summary
[edit]📄 A post-event summary will be updated here. Join us in this vibrant discussion at the crossroads of identity, heritage, and feminist resistance!