Sheffield University Officer Elections 2015 (Womens Officer)
This is the one that was slightly controversial. In the original posts on Facebook, I went into detail about this. You can read these on the about page. Hopefully that covers things enough.
Sharmin Jahan
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- Shout for Sharmin
- Rating
- 3/10. All alliteration aside, you lost a point because of the lack of exclaimation mark
Manifesto
Hi I’m Sharmin!
I am a final year student and the current Women’s councillor, I’m also on Women’s committee.
Personally, I have faced sexism and racism. I understand the importance of intersectionality so if; elected I want to make some changes, create a more inclusive, accessible, democratic and intersectional union:
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Intersectional (Intersectional is starting to not be a word…) forums, for women from all backgrounds to get together and discuss issues that are important to them.
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Workshops covering topics such as Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Human Trafficking, FGM, Sex Workers and more. (I’m hoping there isn’t a workshop on performing FGM…)
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Launch a strong and innovative campaign on campuses across Sheffield to raise awareness on consent. (Very sensible idea)
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Continuously campaign against sexism, LGBTphobia, ableism, racism and Islamophobia. (Awesome)
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‘No More, Everyday Ignorance Box’ people can post ignorant comments made towards them, then they will be posted on union walls to raise awareness. (I have a feeling that idiots will make it their mission to be on that board…)
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Commitment to bring back Feminist Fridays (open to all genders) (HEY! The brackets are mine!)
My relevant experiences include:
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Active involvement with other liberation and representative committees (BME and ISC).
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As a local person from Sheffield I have been involved within the local community working in women’s refuges and raising awareness on disabled and LGBT issues within the BME community.
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Visited/helped women’s refuges abroad.
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Attended NUS Women’s and Black Students’ events.
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Was a Sheffield mentor, included me advising and helping fresher’s.
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Current Ambassador for my department and university.
Score: 9/10.
There is no reason to not vote for Sharmin. Put away any petty bollocks ideas you have about the Women’s Officer. This is the best manifesto I’ve read.
