Gender, Politics and Society Research Group members
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Gender, Politics and Society Research Group
Our research explores the role of gender in politics and society.
What is the Gender, Politics and Society Research Group?
While gender equality has increased during the last few decades in most countries around the world, women are still underrepresented in major public roles and more likely to face gender discrimination in society. At the same time, we observe a global backlash against gender and LGBTQ+ equality.
Bringing together scholars from different disciplines across the University of Bath, our research focuses on topics like:
- political representation
- the workplace
- activism
- reproductive rights
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Our research and the expertise of our researchers contributes to our MA Gender and Politics course.
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We regularly share our research, and comment and engage with current topics and debates. To get updates from us, sign up to our mailing list.
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Our research and people
Find out more about our members and their research activity.
News and insight
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our members often undertake and contribute to important research. They also explore contemporary debates and issues.
How transphobic moral panics fuel authoritarian politics
Dr Fran Amery and Dr Aurelien Mondon explore Britain’s moral panic over the trans “threat” and how it's often promoted by people who see themselves as liberals.
Feminist foreign policies are already with us, but they've some way to go to realise their potential
Dr Jennifer Thomson explores how the idea of feminist foreign policy is expanding, with a focus on factors weakening its potential to address major injustices.
New laws have not stopped women and girls being exiled during their periods in Nepal
Dr Mel Channon, Dr Fran Amery and Dr Jennifer Thomson talk about the severe menstrual taboos that are prevalent in Nepal, despite law changes in the country.
Symbolic & imaginary: anti-gender states’ engagement with the UN’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Dr Jennifer Thomson and Dr Sophie Whiting talk about how major states are engaging with the UN’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
How radical right populist parties use the representation of women as an electoral tool
Dr Ana Catalano Weeks and Dr Hilde Coffé look at if the rise of high-profile women in radical right populist parties is a step toward better representation.
About us
Our Research Group is part of the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.
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If you have any questions about our research, please get in touch.