Gender Equality

We are seeking to understand the enduring presence of gender inequalities across all areas of society.

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    Creating a society that offers equal opportunity for all

    Globally, people of all genders continue to face discrimination, abuse, and violence every day. We are tackling the enduring presence of gender inequalities that exist within all areas of society, from the asylum system to the workplace and schools.

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    We are pioneering research on misogyny, exploring the ways in which it can prevail in our workplaces and manifest within schools, leading young boys to develop feelings of otherness and isolation.

    Our research is guiding workplaces on how they can better support new parents, particularly fathers, as they return to the workplace. We are working in partnership with businesses to highlight best practice and encourage better policies around paternity leave.

“Across the globe, we see people of all genders suffering from marginalisation, violence and discrimination, with divides becoming wider as society becomes more polarised. Though all experiences vary, we are still seeing people from all areas of society continue to fall victim to violence and isolation. We are working to overcome the barriers that people face in the workplace and throughout their career due to their gender, encouraging better, more transparent polices and equal opportunities for development and leadership. We are examining issues in the Global South, from violence against women, children and other vulnerable people, through to safe access to maternal health, and tackling political rights and barriers to participation. Our research is navigating these issues, and more, to support our society to become one that is inclusive of all, regardless of gender.”

Dr Sophie King-Hill
Associate Professor
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