66% of the British population, who have taken the Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT), were found to have an underlying preference towards white people. What is implicit bias and how can it be combatted? For the most part, people do not like to think that they judge or stereotype other social groups based on signifiers …
Just how ingrained is the sexualisation of women in society? A look at street harassment as an indicator.
Earlier this week I read an article titled “25 Totally Acceptable Ways To Respond To Catcallers” which was a very insightful and funny piece on an experience that many women face, some on a daily basis. If you’re unfamiliar with the term ‘Catcalling’ in this context, it is a form of both sexual and street …
A promise is a promise: Time for action to END violence against women
On International Women’s Day, women around the world join together in celebration of the strength of women. Since 1908 this has been a day to celebrate the achievements of women around the world without regard to their national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political differences; with this year the theme focusing on ending violence against …