gender inequalities

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 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 […]

Gender inequalities and sexual harassment in global value chains

By Lara Bianchi Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion Posted: February 5, 2018

Dr Lara Bianchi is Research Associate and Coordinator at the Business and Human Rights Catalyst at the Alliance Manchester Business School. With Professor Stephanie Barrientos, Dr Bianchi wrote a briefing paper for the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2017 titled ‘Women Workers in Global Supply Chains: Rights and Remedy’. In this blog she […]

Are some fathers being ignored in family friendly policy initiatives?

By Emma Banister and Helen Norman Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: January 17, 2018

Dr Emma Banister from Alliance Manchester Business School and Dr Helen Norman from The University of Manchester examine the need for policy makers to include fathers in family policy initiatives. The introduction of Shared Parental Leave aimed to support and encourage fathers to be more involved in their child’s upbringing. Debates and initiatives surrounding fatherhood […]

#BeBoldForChange: Taking stock of gender inequalities in the UK in the face of Brexit

By Colette Fagan, Helen Norman and Nina Teasdale Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: March 9, 2017

As the 2017 International Women’s Day global theme calls on us to ‘be bold for change’, here Professor Colette Fagan, Dr Nina Teasdale and Dr Helen Norman take stock of the UK’s gender-related policy measures. Progress towards gender equality has been uneven and often too slow Since 1957, equality between women and men has been […]

What makes dads involved in childcare?

By Helen Norman and Colette Fagan Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: February 7, 2017

In most countries, mothers spend more than half the amount of time on childcare than fathers. In the UK, dads spend an average of 24 minutes caring for children for every hour that is done by women. However, most dads agree that they should be as involved in childcare as the mother, and many would […]

Tackling the ‘childcare crunch’

By Colette Fagan and Helen Norman Filed Under: British Politics, Featured Posted: March 24, 2014

Many women leave the labour market or cut their working hours after having children because childcare facilities are either unavailable, too expensive or simply inadequate, say Professor Colette Fagan and Dr Helen Norman. Read Dr Norman’s full policy briefing ‘UK Childcare in the European Context’ Childcare is now at the forefront of the political debate. […]

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

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

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

Gender inequalities and sexual harassment in global value chains

Are some fathers being ignored in family friendly policy initiatives?

#BeBoldForChange: Taking stock of gender inequalities in the UK in the face of Brexit

What makes dads involved in childcare?

Tackling the ‘childcare crunch’

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