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Challenging gender norms from the start
Littlecoates’ Journey with Gender Action, Wesley Moxon, EDI Lead. At Littlecoates Primary Academy, we recognise that society’s rigid standards of gender are damaging to all, which is why the Gender
Adolescence – a response from Gender Action
There has been a lot of focus in the media of the Netflix series ‘Adolescence’, raising issues about the pressures on teenage boys, the ‘manosphere’, incel culture and parental ignorance
Eltham Hill School Gender Action Projects
At Eltham Hill School, we have been involved with the Gender Action project since the very beginning and we are now a Champion School. Here, at the Equality Champions club, we were faced with the difficult task of deciding what topic we were going to focus on, bringing awareness to our school community.
Pitmaston Primary School – one of Gender Action’s first Beacon Level schools
At Pitmaston, over the last few years we’ve been working on making our school a more equal place. As a result of this we have received a beacon award from Gender Action. A group of children came together and worked on numerous projects.
Exposing Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence: Towards a more Equitable and inclusive technology
Imagine a world where every time you submit a job application, the job platform doesn’t suggest opportunities based on your qualifications but rather on stereotypes. What’s frightening is that this isn’t a dystopian fantasy – it’s a reality shaped by Artificial intelligence (AI).
Gender Action: Stemettes White Paper Event and School Visit
On Thursday 7th March Angharad and Clive went to London to attend the launch of the Stemettes White Paper on Equitable Curriculum Reform at Portcullis house.
A whole school approach to tackling gender inequity – Learn Sheffield Workshop
Professor Gina Rippon and Mick Waters will give keynote inputs, with Sue Finnigan and Thom Winterbotham from Learn Sheffield providing a more local perspective.
Representation in science: We need a new story
As Science teachers, we all know that there is a major gender and racial imbalance in our subject. Many women who contributed to science historically have not been named or acknowledged for their work.
Why gender stereotypes harm everyone on their lifelong learning journeys
Gender stereotypes harm everyone. They place us all into binary boxes, impacting the way we develop, learn and view ourselves. Before a child is even born, their biological sex has determined how society will define them, through a gender binary.
International Youth Day 2023
Every year on the 12th August, the world celebrates International Youth Day. This tradition has taken place since 1965 when the United Nations came together to recognise the experiences of young people across the globe.
Women’s sport as a driver for equality
In terms of challenging stereotypes about gender roles and gaining publicity for the wider debate, it could be argued that the growth of women’s professional sport is a key driving
Impact of the Women’s Euros – government backs Lionesses’ Euro legacy wish
The Lionesses’ EURO legacy wish has been achieved with a transformational Government announcement to help every girl in England follow in the team’s footsteps. Full report here.
Moving from Supporter to Initiator – the time is now
Are you ready? The Gender Action awards programme is excited to announce that we are again able to accept schools wishing to apply for Initiator and Champion Level. The programme
The Lasting impacts of the Women’s Euros 2022
How can we turn inspiration into action in Schools? Emily Horton, BA Human Geography student at Lancaster University and DECSY volunteer It’s coming home as the England team made history,