Archive for Social Change
In keeping with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, “Inspire Inclusion”, my aspiration through this piece of writing is more than just stringing words together. It is about instilling a sense of belonging and value in women…
Read MoreInspiring Inclusion in UK Brass Playing
“Women working in the music industry face limitations in opportunity, a lack of support, gender discrimination and sexual harassment and assault as well as the persistent issue of unequal pay in a sector dominated by self-employment and gendered power…
Read MoreThe Wrong Kind of Mad? The Lived Experiences of Women with Co-occurring Mental Health, Drug or Alcohol Conditions
Please be aware that the following blog contains themes of mental health, drug and alcohol addiction. If you would like further support about any of the themes raised in this blog, you can access resources at the end of…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day – Thoughts on Inclusion
This year the theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. The opportunity to write this blog has allowed me to consider what inclusion is and what it could mean. We are often confronted by statistics or news stories…
Read MoreSmashing Stigma and Spreading Sass! Empowering Women in Health Communication
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Narimane shares a blog about her research about the representation of women in health communication critical discourse analysis and social media studies. Currently near completion of a PhD in…
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