Aëthnic Union
Information about the Union | |
| Formation | 1911 |
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| Founder | Thomas Baty (also known as Irene Clyde) |
| Dissolved | c. 1916 |
| Purpose | Radical feminism, pacifism, egalitarianism, gender neutrality |
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| Methods | Bi-monthly meetings, publishing articles, organising discussions |
Key people | Eva Gore-Booth, Esther Roper, Jessey Wade, Dorothy Cornish |
The Aëthnic Union was a radical feminist organisation established in London around 1911 by Thomas Baty, also known as Irene Clyde. Dedicated to dismantling traditional gender roles and societal norms, the Union promoted ideals of pacifism, egalitarianism, and gender neutrality. Its members included notable activists and intellectuals such as Eva Gore-Booth, Esther Roper, Jessey Wade, and Dorothy Cornish, who contributed their expertise in women's suffrage, animal welfare, and education.
The Union provided a platform for radical discussions and collaborative intellectual efforts, fostering a vision of a society free from gender-based constraints. Its principles and activities significantly influenced the ideology later disseminated through the feminist journal Urania.