Fawcett Society

If We Are Serious About Progress Gender Stereotypes Must Be Challenged Wherever They Appear

Adverts are the wallpaper of our society so it’s only appropriate regulation prevents them from reflecting a world where gender inequalities are inevitable, The Fawcett Society's Ella Smillie writes.
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This Year’s Elections Did Nothing To Get More Women Into Local Politics, Research Reveals

Some 96% of councils remain male-dominated.
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Exclusive: Politicians Who Promote Rape Should Be Banned From Public Office, May Urged

Jess Phillips and Nicky Morgan sign Fawcett Society's open letter to PM.
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6 In 10 Parents Have Had Enough Of 'Pink For Girls, Blue For Boys' Gender Stereotypes

"Unravelling gender stereotypes is a social justice issue."
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It Is Time To Speak Up About The Damaging Impact Of Gender Stereotyping In Childhood

If we don't challenge stereotypes, my fear is we will never achieve equality, never realise the progress we want and expect to see
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Parliament Staff 'Woefully Unprotected' From Sexual Harassment Due To Legal Loopholes, Campaigners Reveal

Parliament is effectively 'above the law', according to a new report.
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Emma Thompson Collects Damehood In Equal Pay Badge And Brilliant White Trainers

She was honoured for her services to drama.
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Young Men Are 'More Likely To Challenge Sexual Harassment' Since #MeToo

"It’s especially important for men to call out their peers."
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Government Must Stop 'Dodging Responsibility' On Sexual Harassment, MPs Say

'We have to go from a culture of secrecy, to one of transparency.'
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Campaigners Call For Police To Record Misogyny As A Hate Crime

Open letter to police chiefs comes as Labour MP Jess Phillips will table amendments to legislation to outlaw upskirting.
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