Unconquered Peaks

Since the 1960s, Angela Davis has been a prominent figure in black liberation movements. She has focused specifically on the intersectional oppression certain sectors of society face under the white heteronormative patriarchy we continue to exist under. Her 1981 book ‘Women, Race & Class’ highlights how black women have been marginalised in history between the black emancipation and suffrage and women’s suffrage movements. Davis has remained a hugely eminent presence when considering current socio-political environments, being included on the Time’s 100 Most Influential People list 2020. This demonstrates that her initial ideas and grievances are as relevant now as when they were first written.

Girls’ schools often pride themselves on being a progressive, innovative hub for the empowerment and education of girls across the UK. You need not look further than our very own GDST. Founded in 1872 by four pioneering women, it has stood the test of time and continues to expand and change lives. The GDST also prides itself on being ‘Girls First’, aiming to uplift girls and young women academically, emotionally, and socially. This role is more essential than ever in creating a society of young women who are instilled with the idea that they can succeed because of their gender, not in spite of it.