International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day, we’re offering a range of courses celebrating the vital contributions of women to society, culture and everyday life.
Throughout our history, City Lit has played a significant role in educating women in Londoners. Empowerment through education, regardless of gender, has been at the centre of our activities throughout this time. Throughout our broad programmes, our tutors take every opportunity to promote and celebrate the achievements of women across arts, culture, and social history.
How to write strong women characters
Celebrate strong women for International Women's Day with this inclusive one-off session with Sharmila Chauhan on how to create your own, powerful fictional women.
Date: Sunday 8th March
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Online
Our world(s): memoirs by women
This online reading group explores memoirs by women across cultures and generations. Through six powerful texts, we’ll reflect on identity, resistance, and storytelling, building community through shared reading and discussion. Reflect on identity, resistance, and storytelling while building your own voice through guided discussion and creative exercises.
Date: Monday 9th March-Monday 20th July
Time: 19:00-21:00
Location: Online
Women in Film: an Introduction
This course will discuss the development of women’s cinematic modes of representation and expression, and the place of women in the film industry within the current social, political and cultural climate. It will begin by considering the question of gender representation and will develop towards an examination of the contemporary notion of the ‘female gaze’. The course will refer to key pioneers as well as to contemporary female filmmakers while paying attention to cultural creative diversity.
Date: Tuesday 5th May-Tuesday 9th June
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Online
Women in Ancient Rome
This one-day course at City Lit discusses the lives and Importance of women in Republican and Imperial Ancient Rome and Roman Britain including the importance of the worship of goddesses. Women's position in the Ancient Roman world was important as they played important roles in the home, in business, in religion and even in politics.
Date: Friday 15th May
Time: 11:00-17:00
Location: City Lit
Shared Journeys: Women Shaping the City Lit Community
Alix
Finding confidence through maths
Julia
Shaping her identity as an artist
Shani
Becoming the writer she dreamed of
Carla
Where her acting journey truly began
Sobia
Leading Universal Skills with fresh vision
Chaachi
Discovering her voice on stage
International Women's Day Courses
To celebrate International Women’s Day, not only on Sunday 8th March, but all through the coming months we have a range of courses happening exploring and celebrating the significant contributions made by women to life, society, and culture…
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