The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin | This House Believes Feminism Is Incompatible With Religion

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin speaks as the first opposition for the motion in the Debating Chamber on Thursday 14th November 2024.

Is religion inherently opressive to women or can it co-exist with feminism? As growing numbers globally identify as non-religious and the role of religion continues to be questioned in public life, particularly concerning abortion laws, this debate explores whether it can be compatible with feminism.

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Cambridge Union Society Debate Info:

In The Chair: Alessio D’Angelo

Taking the Minutes: Esha Patel

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Results:
Ayes - 235
Abstain - 88
Noes - 165

Full Debate:
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Thumbnail Photographer: William Blakesley-Herbert
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THE RT REVD ROSE HUDSON-WILKIN

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Bishop of Dover and has oversight for the Canterbury Diocese. She has previously served as a Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and was the first woman appointed to the position of the 79th Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons in 2010.

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