Posted by Kevin Fearon
Queen's Policy Engagement
Join us for an afternoon of presentations and discussion reflecting on the Housewife of the Year and taking a critical and creative look at the evolving role of women in the domestic sphere on the island of Ireland.
Posted by Kevin Fearon
Queen's Policy Engagement
Celebrating work on Gender happening at Queen’s University Belfast
Posted by Dr Jamie Hagen
Queen's Policy Engagement
Twenty years on from the adoption of Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, Dr Jamie Hagen argues that the next generation of WPS programmes should include an awareness of the varied sexual orientations and gender identities of women in conflict around the world.
Posted by Gillian McNaull
Queen's Policy Engagement
Northern Ireland has seen a recent increase in women prisoners. Research by Dr Gillian McNaull highlights the need for better mental health, addiction and housing services to prevent the criminalisation of vulnerable and marginalised women.
Posted by Professor Yvonne Galligan
Queen's Policy Engagement
In the run-up to the US presidential election, Professor Yvonne Galligan takes a look at gender equality in political leadership across the world and asks what can be done to tackle the cultural bias towards males in such leadership roles and bring about a greater level of gender balance.
Posted by Dr Nicola Carr
Queen's Policy Engagement
Out on the Inside – The Rights, Experiences and Needs of LGBT People in Prison. Drs Nicola Carr, Siobhán McAlister and Tanya Serisier examine the hidden population of LGBT prisoners in Ireland.
Posted by Professor Yvonne Galligan
Queen's Policy Engagement
Women’s representation in the UK Parliament is moving upwards, but does this tell the whole story? Professor Yvonne Galligan examines the fallout from the 2015 Westminster election.