Posts in "Equality and Diversity"

This week marks Men’s Health Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the health issues that disproportionately affect men as well as engaging men in seeking treatment by expanding access and reducing stigma surrounding health. June is also Pride Month, celebrating the lives and achievements of those of us…

As pride month approaches, I find myself thinking a lot about what it means to be proud again. Does it mean being able to declare your labels proudly and openly to whomever you choose? And how are you meant to be out, loud and proud, if you are not even…

I teach a Postgraduate course entitled “Religion, Conflict and Security”. One aspect that links religion with societal conflict is that of sexuality. Each year, religion is blamed for intolerance and exclusion for amongst others, attitudes to LBGT+ individuals and communities. These views are expressed (and sometimes mobilised) by all sides…

Hello everyone, it’s Sign Language Week! It is celebrated in mid-March to commemorate the date in 2003 that British sign language (BSL) was officially recognised in the UK.

A weird confluence of factors has led me to discover this and I’m quite happy to share some resources with the Aberdeen…

Hello! As it is International Women’s day, I am sharing with you some of my favourite books written by women. This list is by no means exhaustive but includes a small number of bestsellers which have influenced me. The women included in this list write about the vast experiences of…