The Art of Resistance

Lessons from Women Who Persist

WOMEN IN ART: Verity by Damien Hirst

The title of the piece refers to "truth" and portrays a pregnant woman standing atop a stack of law books, holding a sword raised high in one hand and the scales of justice in the other. Click her name in learn more.

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WIP: The Medusa Club

‘Resistance is not always loud. Sometimes it’s in the quiet, deliberate actions that shape a better world.’

CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT & UNCONVENTIONAL READS

Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks is a compelling exploration of quiet resistance, courage, and personal sacrifice. Set during WWII, the novel follows Charlotte, a young Scottish woman, as she joins the French Resistance to find her missing lover. Through her journey, Faulks masterfully illustrates how ordinary individuals, especially women, played extraordinary roles in resisting oppression. Charlotte’s quiet determination and moral strength resonate with historical examples of women who shaped resistance movements. This book is a poignant reminder that acts of defiance, no matter how understated, can alter the course of history.

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TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO REFLECT ON

1. How do you define resistance in your daily life? What small actions do you take to stand for what matters?

2. What lessons can we draw from history about resilience and courage, particularly from women in resistance movements?

Journaling prompt: Reflect on a time when quiet persistence helped you overcome a challenge. What did it teach you about yourself?

ONE ACTION FOR YOU TO TAKE THIS MONTH

Support women in resistance today. Here’s how:

Donate to organizations like Amnesty International to help to protect the human rights of women and girls.

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