Explorathon! WW1 and Women’s Lives

Join us for an evening looking at the effect of World War One on the lives, freedoms and welfare of women.

As part of European Researchers Night we invite you to a series of short talks by university researchers followed up by a Q&A session.

The First World War saw women, in particular lone mothers, make significant gains through the welfare system of the period, which reflected changes in attitudes towards illegitimacy. The period also saw expanding employment opportunities for women, yet such changes also saw women fall under greater surveillance by the state, local parishes and charitable organisations. What we will explore is how the apparent gains made by women were in fact short-lived and ultimately the war contributed to high levels of family breakdown and gendered and inter-generational poverty.

This event is free to attend and for audiences of 18+, please see below for booking information.

Explorathon 2015 is an extravaganza of discovery, debate and entertainment to celebrate European Researchers’ Night across Scotland on Friday 25 September. Simultaneous events will run in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cromarty. For more information about the programme please visit their website.

Booking

This event is free to attend and for audiences 18 +

This event is now fully booked. If you would like to attend, please call the library on 0141 550 2267 and your name will be added to our waiting list in case of any cancellations.