gender equality — Magazine Articles

Read The One Percent

Katherine Maxwell-Rose visits the Knights Of pop-up bookshop in the hope of being able to #ReadTheOnePercent

Issue 4Kirstie BeavenNovember 10, 2018books, diversity, role model, features, gender equality, shopping, London, stereotypes, equalityComment

Are we giving our kids equal play?

Kids’ toy preferences do seem to split down gender lines. But where does it come from? And even when we think we are combatting gender divisions, are our own prejudices getting in the way?

The Boy In The Dress… or the skirt… or the hot pink sandals

Your son wants to go out wearing ‘girls’’ clothes. Do you warn him that he might attract unwanted attention? Or do you bite your tongue and hand him a frock? Charlotte Heathcote asks a psychologist for advice.

Animals, aggression and entitlement: Boys' clothes on the High Street

Aisle after aisle in the shops tell the boys they are toxic, predators, that they can’t express any feeling except anger…And alongside this, they tell them they are cleverer, more important, worth more. That they are entitled to more.

7 Stereotype-busting Social Media Accounts to Follow

Digital detoxing doesn’t mean having to throw your phone out - take our tips to make your social feeds more world-changing.

Issue 2Kirstie BeavenMay 1, 2018social media, stereotypes, gender equality, equalityComment