Episodes
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Dr Stephen Burrell talks about his work in engaging men and boys in ending violence against women, as well as how the pandemic has exacerbated cases of domestic abuse. The discussion then turns to sexual violence and especially its prevalence at Durham University. This topic has become even more relevant in light of a study that revealed 97% of young women have experienced sexual harassment, and the recent disappearance and death of Sarah Everard. Our hearts go out to her friends and family.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Dr Julie Scanlon is a trainer, facilitator and coach specialising in Gender and LGBT Equality in organisations and the workplace. Our conversation takes us back to the inequality of ancient histories and how these have been interpreted into today's society, and what we can do about tackling our own privilege for the future.
You may find the sound quality in some places is a little less than perfect, but please bear with us and persevere with listening to this interesting conversation!
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Michael Priestley from the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing and research student at the School of Education at Durham University. The conversation centres around the silent crisis of men's mental health and addresses the massively under-discussed issue of men's relationship with their body image.
You may find the sound quality in some places is a little less than perfect due to recording online but please persevere with listening to this interesting conversation!
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Lisa Davis and Pollyanna Turner from Changing Relations introduce their latest project, Who Wears the Trousers?, which tackles gender roles and stereotypes in leadership and how gendered language in our everyday conversations can affect all of us.
This interview was conducted over the Internet due to the pandemic so you may find the sound quality in some places is a little less than perfect, but please bear with us and persevere with listening to this interesting conversation!