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Early years education and childcare key to inclusivity: new report launched
A report concludes these two policy areas are crucial for reducing inequalities in children's life chances and enabling greater participation in the work market, especially for women.
Researchers from Sociology and Social Policy contribute towards field striving for Gender Equality
As we near the end of Women's History Month 2025, we would like to take the chance to reflect on some of the relevant research from colleagues across the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
A spotlight interview with Dr Yen Nee Wong following their book release
Dr Yen Nee Wong's book entitled ‘Equality Dancesport: Gender and Sexual Identities Matter’ is published by Routledge.
Lecturer in gender and social policy given award for groundbreaking book on transgender history
Dr Patricio Simonetto of the School of Sociology and Social Policy has been selected for the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies.
As Good As A Marriage: The Anne Lister Diaries 1836-38
A paperback edition of the diaries of Anne Lister from 1836-38 offers rare insights into Anne’s unorthodox relationship with Ann Walker and achievements as a businesswoman in 19th century Yorkshire.