Monthly Archives: May 2015

Why women talk less

Posted on May 25, 2015 by genderpol

Originally posted on language: a feminist guide:
This week on Newsnight, Evan Davis talked to three women about all-male panels—a subject made topical by the recent popularity of a tumblr set up to name and shame them. Why, he asked,…

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Another Crack in the Glass Ceiling? Leslie Evans appointed Scotland’s top civil servant

Posted on May 21, 2015 by genderpol

Another first for gender equality this week: with news that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had appointed Leslie Evans as Scotland’s top civil servant – the first time a woman has held this position. Guest genderpol blogger Professor  James Mitchell, University of … Continue reading →

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Women and the 2015 General Election: Fractures in the Glass Ceiling?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by genderpol

By Meryl Kenny, Juliet Swann and Fiona Mackay The run-up to the 2015 General Election was dominated by coverage of ‘dangerous women’ shaking up the status quo in British politics – ranging from the ‘scarlet sisterhood’ of female party leaders … Continue reading →

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General Election 2015: women MPs and candidates

Posted on May 10, 2015 by genderpol

Party and gender breakdown of new parliamentarians  after 2015 General election from the House of Commons library General Election 2015: women MPs and candidates.

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Where are the women in #GE2015?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by genderpol

By Meryl Kenny This blog was originally posted on Think:Leicester at the University of Leicester. Read the original here. The 2015 General Election is one of the most unpredictable electoral contests in British political history. Amidst all the post-election scenario … Continue reading →

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How the major UK parties are trying to court women’s votes

Posted on May 6, 2015 by genderpol

Originally posted on PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group:
Rainbow Murray, Queen Mary University of London Women comprise 52% of the British electorate, so it’s fair to say our votes will decide this election. This is a fact that none…

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