The Portrayal of Women in Algerian News Media on International Women’s Day
As part of the university’s celebration of International Women’s Day, I would like to take the opportunity to share my research topic which is concerned with the portrayal of women in Algerian news media. Research Aims and Motivations My…
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Informing Solidarity to Inspire Inclusion
From breaking barriers to shattering stereotypes, women have been at the forefront of change. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, “inspire inclusion,” urges us to actively and relentlessly appreciate and value our achievements to forge a better world…
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Muslim Women’s Voices: Resistance ‘Til the End
To mark International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March and the 2024 theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’, Amal Mazouz shares reflections from her doctoral research, focusing on Muslim women’s representation and breaking stereotypes. My research focuses on the representation of…
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Exploring Barriers to Women’s Micro-entrepreneurship in Oman
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Aziza shares a blog about the challenges faced by women in business in Oman. As a woman who chose to start her own small business, I chose to work…
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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…
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Inspiring 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…
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Insta Perfect Mums: How Do Idealised Images of Motherhood on Instagram Impact on First-Time Mums’ Self Concept?
As part of the university-wide celebrations for International Women’s Day, I would like to share some of the early findings from my thesis, which centres around the digital experiences of first-time mothers. The main aim of my thesis is…
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The 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…
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