The History of Witchcraft and Contemporary Feminism
- Event type
- Workshop, Discussion/talk, Hybrid, Online
- Organisers
- History Lab
- Contact
- garroo@uni.coventry.ac.uk
- Is event online?
- Yes
- Accessibility features
- Accessible parking, Accessible toilets, Baby changing facilities, Pushchair/pram friendly, Quiet space, Seating, Step-free access, Wheelchair accessible
- Accessibility information
- This is a hybrid event taking place at Senate House, London, and on Zoom. If you require a parking space please contact Senate House Reception by emailing reception@london.ac.uk or calling 020 7862 8133 in advance so that staff can reserve one for you.
The Wolfson Room is located on the lower ground floor of the Institute of Historical Research, in the north wing of Senate House, accessible from the entrance below the tower. Lift access is available to all floors. Accessible toilets are located on floor 1 and lower ground floor. - Accessibility links
- IHR Accessibility
- Region/country
- London
- Address
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Wolfson Room, Institute of Historical Research (Senate House)
Senate House, Malet St
London
WC1E 7HU
- Booking required
- Yes
Scheduled dates
The image of the witch has often been reappropriated by feminists to symbolise a resistance to the patriarchy. However, many historians, including academic feminists, remain critical of this oversimplification and draw attention instead to the complex phenomenon of the witch-hunts. How and why were alleged witches persecuted across history and cultures? And are populist images of the witch on social media just a play with re-interpretation and self-representation, or do they misrepresent what a look at historical sources and imagery from feminist perspectives might reveal?
Come along to our creative workshop to explore what 'the witch' means to you, listen to some introductory talks about the history of the witch-hunts, the image of the witch and its feminist interpretations, and join the debate around historical accuracy and self-fashioning.
This event is led by History Lab, the national network for postgraduate students in history and relate disciplines.
This is a hybrid event, taking place at Senate House and on Zoom.
Image: Biblioteca Trivulziana (Milan)