Intersectionality was originally coined to refer to double oppression and was adopted by the black feminist movement before becoming mainstream. Today it has been repurposed to reflect the many diverse facets of our identities. Join us for a study of black feminism and the evolution of intersectionality.
LEVEL hosts monthly TED Circles and wants to invite you to our next conversation - Agree to Disagree!
Join us to take a journey of discovery through history to learn about some of the incredible heroes and heroines in Black British history.
Referring to Japanese wisdom of Samurai has been insightful to approach modern battlefields. The conduct of self discipline and respectful, ethical behaviour was to become the role model behaviour for modern lifestyle. We will learn 7 key values that remainrelevant till today.
This talk takes a historical view of Chinese perception of female beauty and its representation in Chinese poems and paintings. We will explore how the concept of a female beauty evolves throughout the Chinese history and how it reflects the values of the society?
Exploring how feminist artists are addressing concerns of race, class, privilege, and gender identity in their work today.
The phenomenon of drag has existed for centuries. However, it seems that today, it is enjoying the biggest popularity and acceptance in Western culture. In itself, drag encompasses several different forms of art.
Japanese calligraphy is an essential part of the country’s culture. Children in Japan learn calligraphy in school, and apply it on numerous occasions in everyday life. Unlike its Chinese counterpart, Japanese calligraphy places the biggest emphasis on the order of strokes that compose the characters and the approach to writing overall.
Cuban art closely followed the turbulent history of Cuba. As political and social conditions changed, so did the art and culture of the country. Incredibly versatile and diverse, Cuban art encompasses colonial iconography, European Cubism and Impressionism, Mexican muralism, and African and North American elements.
