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FC Poppesnor
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FC Poppesnor (the name) derives from (FC) 'feminist café' and (Poppesnor - a very rare, Dutch word) 'investigating spirit'. In Dutch, 'pop' means 'doll' and 'snor' means 'moustache', both of which you will find in our mascotte. Since dolls are usually associated with women and girls and moustaches with men, our mascotte consists of feminine ánd masculine traits combined. In this way we playfully question stereotypical notions of gender. Why should a doll not have a moustache?
What: The feminist café is not literally a café, but is a monthly info/discussion night about a feminist topic.
Why: Following the example of the many feminist cafés in the Netherlands, FC Poppesnor decided to start its own feminist café in Antwerp, Belgium, where there are little to no feminist initiatives or organisations.
Feminism for FC Poppesnor is a contemporary notion and practice. It does not only examine gender-relations, it also questions other power structures and socio-economic and political/religious situations and issues in the world.
For whom: The feminist café is for everybody with a big or a small interest in feminism, for everybody who believes in equal opportunities for everybody, for everybody who is interested in what we do... Speakers at the café usually speak Dutch, but simultaneous translation (Dutch-English and Dutch-French) can be provided if you ask us (by email) in advance.
When: Every second Tuesday of the month at 8PM (sharp!) at ‘t Werkhuys, Zegelstraat 13, 2140 Borgerhout (you can find a map on our website). Price: 3 euro. Besides a monthly feminist café we are also regularly involved in other projects (see website).
You can find more information (in Dutch, sorry) about the how, what and why of the feminist café on our website. You can send us an e-mail if you want to receive our newsletter with all our activities.
Website: FC Poppesnor
E-mail: fcpoppesnor[at]collectifs.net
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