gender inequalities

Does fathers’ involvement in childcare influence mothers’ employment post-childbirth?

By Helen Norman Filed Under: Growth and Inclusion Posted: November 12, 2019

In October 2019, the Government Equalities Office published three pieces of research on the barriers to women’s progression. In this blog, Dr Helen Norman, Research Fellow in Sociology, discusses some of the findings in relation to her own research into the impact of paternal involvement in childcare on mothers’ employment trajectories during the early stages […]

Transforming the response to drug and alcohol dependent perpetrators of domestic abuse

By David Gadd Filed Under: Featured Posted: November 27, 2018

As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign has just started, David Gadd, Professor of Criminology (The University of Manchester), Juliet Henderson (King’s College London), Polly Radcliffe (King’s College London), Danielle Stephens-Lewis (University of Worcester), Amy Johnson(University of Worcester) and Gail Gilchrist (King’s College London) discuss the research they have been undertaking as […]

Women in environmental sciences

By Cecilia Medupin Filed Under: All posts, Digital Futures, Education, Ethnicity, Science and Engineering Posted: October 9, 2018

Dr Cecilia Medupin is a Lecturer in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, at The University of Manchester and convener of Women in Environmental Sciences group. On Ada Lovelace day, Cecilia gives her eight-point plan for how to tackle inequality for women in environmental science. Including: It is essential to create a platform, or […]

Why engineering in the UK must embrace change

By Dr Diane Harris and Maria Pampaka Filed Under: All posts Posted: July 19, 2018

2018 is the Year of Engineering, a UK Government campaign to increase awareness and understanding of what engineers do amongst young people. The reason for the drive is that despite demand, good career opportunities and higher than average earnings, industry struggles to recruit and retain the talent it needs. Many young people, especially women and […]

Genital normalising surgeries on intersex infants: A scandal in waiting?

By Anna Nelson Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted: May 10, 2018

Anna Nelson Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Manchester examines the current law around imposition of surgery upon intersex infants and why the UK should follow Malta’s lead and legislate against this. Currently, there is no law prohibiting the imposition of surgery upon intersex infants which has the sole purpose of altering of external genitalia […]

Where next for SPL: reflections on the Women and Equalities Committee’s ‘Fathers and the Workplace’ inquiry recommendations

By Emma Banister Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Inclusive Growth Posted: March 20, 2018

Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee today released its report from the Fathers and the Workplace inquiry which highlights the difficulties dads have in balancing their careers and childcare responsibilities. Dr Emma Banister from Alliance Manchester Business School and Dr Ben Kerrane from Lancaster University Management School give us their thoughts on the report’s recommendations. It […]

Shared parental leave: Opportunities and barriers and the #sharethejoy campaign

By Emma Banister Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion Posted: February 12, 2018

As the Government launches a new drive to raise awareness about Shared Parental Leave, Dr Emma Banister looks at the issues dogging this flagship gender equality initiative. Success of the Shared Parental Leave scheme remains a challenge due to a lack of awareness and understanding as well as a range of barriers and constraints associated […]

Can cancer services be sexist? Rectifying a gender disparity in cancer screening practices.

By Emma Crosbie and Neil Ryan Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: February 7, 2018

Lynch syndrome is a common and inherited condition that puts those affected by it at risk of numerous cancers. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended all bowel cancers be screened so as to pick up Lynch syndrome; a move that will undoubtedly save lives. However, for many women, womb cancer […]

Why closing the gender pay gap requires a new debate on fair pay

By Jill Rubery Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: February 6, 2018

Professor Jill Rubery, Director of the Work and Equalities Institute at Alliance Manchester Business School examines why progress on closing the gender pay gap within organisations requires a new debate on the principles and practices of fair pay. Similar pay gaps, to those at the BBC, can be expected to be found across the public […]